Applying for Assistant Psychologist roles?
The NHS form, the supporting information, the scenario questions, the interview panel … landing an Assistant Psychologist post can feel like a maze. If you’re wondering “How do I showcase my clinical insight concisely?” or “What will they ask me when I’m in front of the team?”, I’ll guide you through these concerns.
Services
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Supporting Information Statement
✔️ Critique of your supporting statement
✔️ Suggestions for how to strengthen alignment with the role’s person specification
✔️ Guidance on tone, structure, and language
✔️ Feedback on how well your application reflects key competencies (e.g. communication, MDT working, risk awareness, use of psychological theory, etc.)
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Interview Preparation
✔️ Roleplay 4 potential questions
✔️ Feel more confident and prepared for your upcoming interview(s)
✔️ Know how to structure answers
✔️ Understand what NHS (or similar services) are really looking for in Assistant Psychologist candidates
✔️ Have a set of general tips and techniques you can apply to a wide range of interview scenarios
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Career Guidance
✔️ A video call to explore any concerns you may have
✔️ Securing an Assistant Psychologist post
✔️ How to acquire clinical experience and what type to be looking for
✔️ The different available career routes in psychology
✔️ Learn how to get into the NHS
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CV Review
✔️ A review of your CV with suggestions for improvement
✔️ Feedback on layout, clarity, and structure
✔️ Advice on how to make your relevant experience stand out to the service
✔️ Guidance on phrasing duties and achievements to highlight psychological relevance and key competencies (e.g. MDT work, use of formulations, safeguarding, data collection, reflective practice)