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Introduction Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join the Avalon Centre as an Assistant Psychologist, where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. What you will be doing You will be providing care to service users who have neurological injuries, challenging and complex needs, and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. You will also address conditions like depression, self-harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also handle clinically related administration tasks such as audits, statistics collection, research projects, teaching, and other project work. At the Avalon Centre, you will have the chance to develop specialist skills. Your professional growth is important, and there are numerous career development opportunities to support your learning and improvement. To start your career at the Avalon Centre, apply today. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will be: Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis, monitoring their effectiveness Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training Supporting reflective practice for staff Maintaining clinical databases Completing outcome measures Writing reports for various audiences Participating in service evaluation and research, including data collection, analysis, and reporting Undertaking clinically relevant audits To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology, conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting Experience maintaining office systems and undertaking administrative tasks Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to evidence-based therapeutic interventions Strong organisational skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Compliance with professional practice standards, including HCPC standards and BPS code of ethics Where you will be working: Location:The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT You will work at The Avalon Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for adults over 18 with acquired brain injuries. The centre is designed to support individuals with challenging needs requiring neurobehavioral rehabilitation. What you will get: Annual salary between £25,148-£26,325 depending on experience 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training opportunities Pension contributions Life assurance Enhanced maternity package Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more. About your next employer: You will work for an established, stable, and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a broad network of services across England and Wales in mental health, neurological care, learning disabilities, autism, and education. There are ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes inclusive hiring practices. All staff must understand their responsibility to safeguard service users. A DBS check is required.#J-18808-Ljbffr