An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join the Essex Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS). This specialist service supports women, birthing people and infants experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the first two years following birth.
As part of a psychologically informed multi-disciplinary team, you will work alongside Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses and Peer Support Workers, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based perinatal care across Essex. The service delivers specialist psychological assessment and intervention to women experiencing a range of perinatal mental health presentations and is committed to improving outcomes for both parent and infant.
The successful applicant will have the option to choose one of these three bases:
Derwent Centre - Harlow
Linden Centre - Chelmsford
Severalls House - Colchester
This varied and rewarding post offers an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their experience in psychological services and gain specialist knowledge of perinatal mental health.
The successful candidate will:
Support qualified psychology staff with clinical and non-clinical activities.
Assist with psychological assessments, outcome measures and care planning.
Contribute to the delivery and evaluation of psychological interventions and groups.
Support the collection, analysis and reporting of service data and outcomes.
Assist with audit, research and service development projects.
Prepare resources and materials for therapeutic groups and interventions.
Liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and external agencies.
Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed practice across the service.
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
This vacancy will close early due to an anticipated high number of applications, please ensure that your applications is submitted as soon as possible.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who:
A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society.
Has worked with people experiencing mental health difficulties or emotional distress.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is compassionate, organised and motivated to contribute to high-quality care.
Has an interest in perinatal mental health, infant development and family relationships.
Can work independently while also being an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience within maternity, early years or family services would be advantageous but is not essential.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
