Psychology Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The successful applicant will have a passion for delivering positive patient care to patients across our four specialist services wards. They will be based on one ward but expected to link in with other members of the Psychology Team to deliver hospital wide therapy programmes. This includes running groups with patients including psychological education and DBT informed groups.
The Assistant Psychologist will support the Clincial Psychologist in a wide range of therapy assessments designed to identify support patients need and then deliver the support required on an individual level.
The applicant will assist professional and clinical staff with the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy and care plans in order to support the mental, Emotional, physical and social well-being of assigned clients, their carers and their families.
You will also assist with the planning, delivery and review of one-to-one and group therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions. More complex tasks, interventions or activities will be directed or supervised by a senior member of staff.
About Priory Roehampton
Set back within landscaped gardens, the tranquil environment of the Priory Hospital Roehampton offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 100 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services.
Specialising in the management and treatment of mental health problems including addictions and eating disorders, our multidisciplinary team deliver personalised treatment programmes and have established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care. There is free access to a fully equipped onsite gym.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Psychology Assistant roles across Priory Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,500 - £20,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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