Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester, CO1 1ST
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work as an Assistant Psychologist (band 4) in adult community psychological services across North East Essex. The post will be based across the North East Essex specialist community mental health teams (Colchester and Tendring). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of dynamic and dedicated services, to gain experience of applied psychology in the NHS, and to learn about working in integrated MDTs. The contract is 12 month fixed term.

In your application please tell us what makes Adult Community services a place that you are keen to work.

Please be advised that this advert will close early due to a high number of anticipated applicants.

The role centres on supporting qualified staff in the running of adult community psychological services. The post holder will assist the psychological services team members in the provision of group interventions and, under supervision and with supportive guidance, provide manualised specific one to one interventions. They will also be part of a supportive Assistant Psychologist group who provide review calls to people on our waiting list as part of our work on service user experience and safety.

There will also be an emphasis on securing outcomes from people who are accessing the service, and contributing to associated data reporting as part of a quality and accountability framework.

The post is embedded in the Specialist Community Mental Health teams (SMHTs) and as such the Assistant Psychologist will gain experiences of assessment, formulation development, and intervention planning through working with qualified Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Clinical Associates in Psychology (CAPs), as well as MDT colleagues. There are multiple opportunities to access reflective practice and mentoring from colleagues and to network with APs in other services.

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

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans

• NHS discounts for staff

• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert.

For further information please contact

Dr Makala Balls, Principal Clinical Psychologist- makala.balls1@nhs.net

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026

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