Job Description
Assistant Psychologist
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
Compensation: £26,298 / year
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire
Salary is £26,298 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team.
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions, supporting patients detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA). It is accessible by public transport, with Gainsborough railway station and local bus links nearby, approximately a 15-minute drive from Gainsborough.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
You will:
- Support qualified Psychologists with assessments, interventions and person-centred care.
- Build therapeutic relationships, co-facilitate groups and deliver low-intensity interventions under supervision.
- Support the planning and evaluation of therapeutic services to promote patients’ mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
- Work as part of the MDT, contributing to patient care and recovery planning.
- Maintain clinical records, support outcome measures, audits and research, with regular supervision and professional development.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
The successful candidate will hold a Psychology degree (minimum 2:1) and ideally have Graduate Basis with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The following experience would be beneficial
Previous experience working in a mental health, healthcare or social care setting is desirable, along with a sound understanding of psychological theory and evidence-based practice
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships, work effectively within an MDT and manage competing priorities. A compassionate, professional approach and commitment to ongoing learning and development are essential.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
