We’re excited to announce that our clinical team is growing. As such, we are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist with a passion for working with children and young people. This position offers a real chance for growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and career progression.
Job role:
Job type: Permanent employed
Working pattern: 3-5 days per week, offices are open from 9am-5pm on Monday to Friday.
Salary: £23,500-£24,000. Negotiable depending on experience.
Band: We do not band roles at Gateway Psychology, but this role is equivalent to NHS AfC Band 4 depending on experience.
Specialism: Children, young people and families.
Reporting to: Clinical Director or designate.
Location: Gateway Psychology, 7-9 The Boulevard, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6BD. Some travel will be required depending on client and business requirements.
Education requirements: Undergraduate degree in Psychology
Experience: Some experience of working with children, young people and families would be desirable. Post qualification work experience would also be beneficial.
Employee benefits:
Leave: 36 days paid annual leave (includes Bank Holidays)
Pension: Attractive pension scheme (higher than national minimum)
Employee benefits scheme: An employee benefits scheme that includes an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical and more
Flexible working: Potential for flexible working, some home working or part-time work
Overtime: Opportunities for paid overtime
Sick pay: A generous company sick pay scheme
Training: Paid-for CPD, training and opportunities for development
Working environment: An excellent purpose-built facility dedicated to therapeutic work with children and young people, as well as a high-spec training facility (plus free tea and coffee!)
Team: Friendly and supportive team
Managers: ‘Open door’ policy, supportive and approachable
“I’ve worked for Gateway for a number of years now and I can honestly say that I would not want to work anywhere else. The team is great, everyone looks out for each other and are supportive and helpful. The company itself is excellent, there are so many opportunities to develop as a clinician in terms of training and supervision, and as a whole, the staff are cared for and supported. There are so many examples I could give of this, but one that probably sums up the Gateway experience is my children being sent sweet parcels during the pandemic to acknowledge the difficult circumstances everyone was experiencing. My children were overjoyed, and this demonstrates both the thoughtfulness of the company and willingness to go the extra mile.”
– Member of the clinical team at Gateway Psychology
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disabilities, religions/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Role responsibilities
- Undertakes certain psychological assessments or observations under supervision
- Scores of psychological assessments
- Assists clinicians and staff in cases, reports, training material preparation, visual aids, therapy groups and general administration under supervision
- Undertakes research into various topics to aid clinicians and Clinical Management Team
- Assist in maintaining and auditing client case files
- Assists in the overall day-to-day running of the company under the guidance of the Clinical Management Team
- Holder of a current Enhanced DBS clearance, or will be able to obtain such prior to engagement.
Role requirements
Qualification: Qualified to Honours level in Psychology. Upper second class or higher achievement is highly desirable. Working towards acceptance on DClinPsy training and career in clinical psychology in the future.
Professional registrations required: Eligible for graduate membership with the BPS.
Banding: While Gateway Psychology does not band jobs, this position is equivalent to NHS AfC Band 4 role.
Experience: Some experience of working with children, young people and families would be desirable. Post qualification work experience would also be beneficial.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is of utmost importance to our team. An enhanced DBS check will be mandatory for this position, as well as thorough reference checks. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, we will ask you to complete our application form in addition to your CV.
How to apply:
We look forward to hearing from you! You can download more information about the role by clicking on the links on the right. Please read these in detail.
Our application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. Please complete and return your form to [email protected].
If you need any assistance in completing the application form or require the information in a different format, please contact us.
You are welcome to contact us with questions about the role before applying too.