Assistant Psychologist

We are looking to recruit someone who can quickly get up to speed with the clinical role and embed themselves in the team. You will need to be kind, highly organised, assertive in emotionally demanding situations, and comfortable working with a degree of autonomy. We are looking for someone who can be calm, confident, and reassuring when discussing distressing and sensitive situations with individuals and families accessing the service. We need a candidate with strong clinical and professional skills and a commitment to maintaining high-quality assessment and support for the people referred to us.

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Psychologist for a full-time, substantive position. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated, compassionate multidisciplinary team, including nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, and dementia navigators. Your responsibilities will include conducting neuropsychological assessments, structured observations, and semi-structured interviews, as well as gathering self-report data and preparing reports. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of post-diagnostic well-being interventions., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service, a unique partnership between Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Alzheimers Society, is dedicated to delivering comprehensive support across Bristol for individuals living with dementia and their families. Our service, which spans from diagnosis to end of life, is designed to enable people to live their best lives for as long as possible within their own community. We also place a strong emphasis on raising public awareness of dementia and enhancing accessibility for underrepresented communities., About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do