Assistant Psychologist | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist Band 4 - Croydon CLDT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time assistant psychologist to join Croydon Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT). We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities in Croydon.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work with adults who have intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma histories, behavioural or mental health challenges. Each day will bring new opportunities to apply a range of skills, whether you’re using CBT, guiding clients through mindfulness practices, or working with a variety of therapeutic models such as narrative, systemic therapies, PBS, third wave, CFT, or trauma-informed care.

Interview Date

TBC

• To assist the Psychology and Behaviour Support Services in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in Croydon CLDT.
• To provide clinical work under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
• To assist in clinically related administration, development and completion of audits and/or research projects, collection and analysis of data, teaching and service development work.
• To work following clinical and professional guidelines, policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jun 2026