current vacancy

Assistant Psychologist

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Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Salary: 29,500 to 36,500 (based on experience)

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the STEPS team as an Assistant Psychologist

Salary	29,500 to 36,500 (based on experience)
Location	Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Rd, Sheffield S7 2QA
Hours of work	37.5 hours worked over 6 days with some Saturdays as part of the rota

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisory responsibility for the psychological therapies assistant
To conduct neuropsychological assessments with clients. All work will be supervised by a consultant psychologist
To formulate and deliver rehab-care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a consultant psychologist
To formulate and deliver therapeutic group intervention under supervision of a consultant psychologist
To develop and provide training to professionals and non-professionals involved in offering input to the STEPS clients
Agree and put together care pathways for new clients entering STEPS under the supervision of the consultant psychologist
Support the empowerment of other teams and individuals to increase knowledge, skills and professional confidence around the needs of clients
To work as part of a wide inter-disciplinary team, liaising frequently with all colleagues including Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, OT, physiotherapy, SLT, nurses and rehabilitation assistants
To support and enhance the STEPS psychology service by carrying out or supervising in clinically related administration, audits and research projects contributing to service delivery and development, delegating tasks associated with these processes as appropriate
To use published research and information on good practice regularly to keep clinical practice up-to-date and evidence based
Using own initiative to seek out CPD (Continuing Professional Development) annually
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes or to supervise these activities being carried out where appropriate
To prepare complex neuropsychological assessment reports for a variety of audiences, under the supervision of the consultant psychologist
To promote and monitor the accurate recording of behavioural data within the service, and to prepare behavioural reports for client review meetings or to supervise the carrying out of this activity
To attend and contribute to client review meetings
Developing psychological formulations for and with our clients to inform care for the client whilst at STEPS, under the supervision of a consultant psychologist

COMMUNICATIONS:

To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrate the values and behaviours of STEPS
To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs
To develop effective relationships with clients, carers, team members, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required
To maintain accurate and detailed records of all interventions using the STEPS notes system and other specified systems as applicable
To record supervisions, appraisals and other people management related activities accurately using iRota and Staffology

PEOPLE and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To be responsible for day-to-day workload allocation interacting with the STEPS team as appropriate
To be responsible for day-to-day workload allocation for Assistant Psychologist or other support team
To be responsible for providing input to training both in development and/or delivery as required from time to time by the STEPS OD strategy
To be responsible for the delivery of both informal and formal training programmes as and when required in conjunction with other members of the STEPS team
Helping the wider team to provide a trauma-informed service
Working with the R&D therapist on research projects as appropriate to inform future decisions

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Role Title: Assistant Psychologist
Area	Essential	Desirable	Assessment Method
Qualifications	Degree in Psychology at 2:1 or above Eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS	To have a master’s degree in psychology	Application Form/ Interview/ Assessment Centre
Special Skills & Attributes	Excellent organisational skills, maintaining detailed electronic records Excellent communication skills, both orally & written Research skills Computer literate, knowledge of SPSS, Word & Excel. Able to present information to a group of colleagues. Experience of working with people with acquired/progressive neurological conditions.	Keen to develop a career in Clinical Psychology	Application Form/ Interview/ Assessment Centre
Experience	Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) rules Experience of demonstrable report writing / presentation skills Ability to analyse, manipulate and communicate complex data and information sources Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of assessment Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary team Ability and experience in taking the lead in management of clients who have behaviours that challenge Experience of working with people who have had/have a life changing illness or injury	18 months applied experience as an Assistant Psychologist Experience working in a private care setting Experience working with medico legal professionals Ability to use supervision effectively Previous experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments Experience of collecting behavioural data, and analysing it Experience of running groups	Application Form/ Interview
Personal Attributes	Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to clinical development and rehabilitation Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of team working		Assessment Centre
Equal Opportunities	Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality issues and commitments to the aims and objectives of the policy in employment and client care. Able to deal fairly and equally with colleagues and clients.