Assistant Psychologist (Higher Level) | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a higher level Assistant Psychologist to join the Staff Support team on a 24 month fixed term contract, to support with the delivery and evaluation of an expanded offer of staff wellbeing initiatives. The post-holder will work closely with the Lead for Staff Support to deliver, review and evaluate the initiatives within budget and within the agreed timescale.

The post-holder will support the planning, implementation and evaluation of staff wellbeing initiatives through an externally funded project. The project is an extension of a previous 2 year project which focused on meaningfully engaging with as many staff as possible (including both clinical and non-clinical groups) across the Trust, through delivering of Pop-Up Rest & Recharge Hubs and providing evidence-based advice, guidance and interventions to enhance wellbeing. The upcoming project will focusing on continuing to deliver on the Pop-Up Rest & Recharge Hubs, whilst also expanding on the offer to:

• Establish a regular schedule of hubs at high traffic areas across the trust.
• Increase the reach and access by developing an in-reach provision of hubs for ward staff in their place of work.
• Support the work taking place in the trust to establish more static staff wellbeing spaces locally

As a higher level Assistant Psychologist, you will be expected to manage your workload and operate autonomously within defined parameters and with oversight from senior colleagues. Prior experience of working in staff support, or a related field, and knowledge/experience of proactively engaging with staff across the organisation are essential.

The Staff Support team sits within the Trust's Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team and provides evidence based support to staff across the organisation. We oversee the delivery of a range of reflective spaces, including Schwartz Rounds, Critical Incident Staff Support sessions and reflective practice groups. We also undertake in-reach activities aiming to enhance the wellbeing of staff across the organisation.

Maudsley Hospital

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants.

Please see the full job description for further information.

This post is open to applicants with a first-class or upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of or interest in staff support/wellbeing is essential.

This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026