Assistant Psychologist - Perinatal & Infant Mental Health

Pennine Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated assistant psychologist to join its perinatal and parent-infant mental health team in Stockport. The role involves supporting clinical services to families, developing resources, and contributing to the Best Start for Life programme. Candidates should possess a psychology degree and demonstrate high-level communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £27,485 - £30,162 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Psychology Assistant in Child Specialty is required.
• Understanding of infant development and parental mental health is essential.
• Evidence of ability to design and evaluate research projects in Clinical Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a clinical service to babies and families.
• Develop resources and assist with group work.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data for service evaluation.

Skills

High level of communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to interact effectively with staff

Ability to use modern digital technology

Interest in working with parent infant mental health

Desire to explore a career in Clinical Psychology

Education

Upper second-class honours degree in psychology

Further postgraduate training in relevant areas

Tools

Micro computers for data analysis

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated assistant psychologist to join its perinatal and parent-infant mental health team in Stockport. The role involves supporting clinical services to families, developing resources, and contributing to the Best Start for Life programme. Candidates should possess a psychology degree and demonstrate high-level communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £27,485 - £30,162 per annum and opportunities for professional development.