Assistant Psychologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Band 4 Full Time Assistant Psychologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Highgate Mental Health Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill N19 5NX
An opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic, experienced and dynamic teams as a Band 4 full time Assistant Psychologist, based in the inpatient Rehabilitation Service.
This job opportunity comes during an exciting year, when we will be preparing to move our inpatient wards to the new Highgate East wing, due to open in late 2023.
Our Mental Health Rehabilitation pathway is long established and uses a whole systems approach to recovery, that maximises an individual's quality of life and social inclusion, by developing their skills and promoting independence.
Inpatient Rehabilitation helps people with severe psychosis and complex needs make the transition to successful community living.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate with an interest in the field of mental health rehabilitation and an enthusiasm for working in inpatient settings. The successful applicant will be a talented communicator, be keen to develop their psychology skills and have confidence in using data collection and evaluation, to inform service development.
Candidates with experience of working in inpatient or secure settings with people with complex mental health problems or other long term needs, will be particularly welcome.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Psychologist roles across Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,279 - £33,116 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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