Job summary An opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Psychologist has become available in our innovative and 'outstanding' (CQC-rated) forensic directorate; this post includes working across inpatient forensic services, learning disability and autism community services, and other relevant community organisations. The post will provide significant opportunities for clinical work under the supervision of HCPC registered psychologists and MDT working. The post holder would become part of a wider psychology department with excellent support and CPD opportunities. The post would particularly suit applicants with significant existing clinical experience, especially in a comparable clinical environment. We ask applicants to please clearly state why they would be a good match for the service. Main duties of the job The Assistant Psychologist (AP) role currently available is suited to people seeking to gain experience in the field of psychology, particularly in its application to forensic contexts. The AP role provides a wide range of opportunities to the postholder, including providing assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions (individual and group-based) to offenders diagnosed with learning disability, autism or other neurodevelopmental disabilities who are approaching discharge and post-discharge, and to support the qualified psychologist in these tasks. There are additional opportunities to develop skills in psychometric assessment, evaluation of intervention outcomes, and consultation with multidisciplinary staff teams and in quality improvement, The post holders will work autonomously day-to-day but all work will be under the clinical supervision of a qualified Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic Psychologist. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 25 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum Inc HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-FOR7331887 Job locations Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Northeast London (FIND-NEL) Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. Person Specification Education, training & qualifications Essential British Psychological Society approved Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) Desirable Post-graduate qualification in Psychology, including Masters level, in a relevant area such as forensic mental health. Training in substance misuse OR autism Or psychosis OR forensic risk assessment Training in the delivery of therapeutic groups Previous Experience Essential Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties Experience of psychometric assessment Desirable Experience of working with offenders Experience of working in an inpatient setting Experience of working with substance misuse Experience of working with people with autism Experience of delivering psychological interventions, either individually or in a group format Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of a range of methods of assessment including observation, interviewing, psychometric assessments, rating scales Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in a format appropriate to its recipient in verbal format Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work Proficiency in basic IT packages the internet and the MS Office Suite Ability to reflect on own practice and make use of clinical supervision Ability to work cross-culturally within a diverse community Knowledge and skills in research methodology, statistics and audit Knowledge of issues surrounding equal opportunities, confidentiality and consent High level of presentation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To possess cultural awareness, i.e. knowledge of the differences between different cultures, and how this relates to clinical matters Person Specification Education, training & qualifications Essential British Psychological Society approved Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) Desirable Post-graduate qualification in Psychology, including Masters level, in a relevant area such as forensic mental health. Training in substance misuse OR autism Or psychosis OR forensic risk assessment Training in the delivery of therapeutic groups Previous Experience Essential Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties Experience of psychometric assessment Desirable Experience of working with offenders Experience of working in an inpatient setting Experience of working with substance misuse Experience of working with people with autism Experience of delivering psychological interventions, either individually or in a group format Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of a range of methods of assessment including observation, interviewing, psychometric assessments, rating scales Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in a format appropriate to its recipient in verbal format Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work Proficiency in basic IT packages the internet and the MS Office Suite Ability to reflect on own practice and make use of clinical supervision Ability to work cross-culturally within a diverse community Knowledge and skills in research methodology, statistics and audit Knowledge of issues surrounding equal opportunities, confidentiality and consent High level of presentation skills Good interpersonal and communication skills To possess cultural awareness, i.e. knowledge of the differences between different cultures, and how this relates to clinical matters Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Northeast London (FIND-NEL) Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Northeast London (FIND-NEL) Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Northeast London (FIND-NEL), Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG London, United Kingdom