Assistant PsychologistNHS

Job summary

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Thornford Park in Thatcham as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing: You will be supporting men and women with complex Mental Health needs, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma. As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work. At Thornford Park you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist at Elysium Healthcare, you will be involved in supporting men and women with complex Mental Health needs. Your role will include contributing to psychological assessments and formulations, facilitating interventions, and assisting in designing and delivering specialist training. You will be responsible for maintaining clinical databases, writing reports, and conducting audits and research tasks. Essential qualifications include an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and experience in a forensic or mental health setting. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. The role offers career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job description

Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Thornford Park in Thatcham as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

What you will be doing:

You will be supporting men and women with complex Mental Health needs, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work.

At Thornford Park you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.

To start your career at Thornford Park apply today.

As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:

• Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
• Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
• Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
• Assisting with the delivery of reflective practice for staff
• Maintaining clinical databases
• Completing outcome measures
• Writing reports for various audiences
• Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
• Undertaking clinically relevant audits

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role
• Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
• Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
• Strong organisation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct

Where you will be working:

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

Services include:

• Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term care
• PICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisis
• Older Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventions
• Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flats

You’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,900
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. At Thornford Park, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working in a 141-bed facility offering secure services, psychiatric intensive care, and rehabilitation. Elysium believes in supporting employees, offering career development, wellbeing support, and an array of benefits including 33 days annual leave and access to a range of discounts and wellbeing activities. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with operations in 10 countries and over 86,000 employees globally.