Locum Assistant Psychologist (Band 4) – Community Mental Health

Flexible Contract | Competitive Pay | South West London

Key Details

• Job Title: Assistant Psychologist (Band 4)

• Location: South West London

• Contract Type: Locum

• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

• Rate of Pay: £18.78 per hour

• Start Date: ASAP

• Recruiter: Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

A Day in the Life

As a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological care within a community mental health setting. Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking protocol-based psychological assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological measures

• Assisting in the formulation and delivery of psychologically informed care plans

• Supporting individualised intervention and treatment planning with the MDT

• Attending and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings

• Supporting service users across a range of community-based settings

• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to professional report writing

Teaching, Training & Development

• Receiving regular clinical supervision in line with professional guidelines

• Developing practical experience within NHS psychological services

• Contributing to the training and support of staff in psychologically informed care

Research, Audit & Service Development

• Assisting with audit, research, and service evaluation projects

• Collecting, analysing, and presenting data using IT and statistical software (e.g. SPSS)

• Supporting evidence-based practice through literature reviews and research summaries

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Upper second-class honours degree (or above) in Psychology

• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in emotionally sensitive environments

• Ability to work independently under supervision

Desirable:

• Experience in community mental health settings

• Experience with psychometric testing or neuropsychological measures

• Experience using SPSS or similar data analysis software

• Interest in pursuing a career in professional psychology

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Competitive locum pay rates

• Access to exclusive NHS and private roles

• Dedicated specialist mental health recruitment consultant

• Fast, streamlined compliance and onboarding

• Flexible contracts to suit your career goals

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