Assistant Psychologist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Overview

Assistant Psychologist to join the Community Mental Health Team at Delamere Resource Centre, Crewe. You will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to support high-quality psychological care for adults aged 18 and over.

• Undertake psychological assessments using standardised tools, observations, and interviews.
• Assist in formulating and delivering care plans under supervision and support therapeutic groups.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and meetings, maintain accurate clinical records, and help develop psychologically informed care frameworks.
• Receive regular clinical supervision, gain wider NHS psychology experience, and support training for colleagues.
• Assist with service development projects, attend planning meetings, and use IT systems for clinical reporting.
• Support audits and research projects, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Conduct literature searches to inform evidence-based practice and maintain high professional standards through CPD.

Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic, recovery-focused care.

Adhere to professional codes and Trust policies, ensuring best practice in psychology and maintaining high professional standards through CPD.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Rainbow Badge Scheme member, a Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience accessing our services.