Service AreaAdult Community ServicesGrade: - Band 5 - £38,744 - £49,970 per annumFixed Term Contract - 18 MonthsThe States of Guernsey are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to join its team based at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey.The postholder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients across all specialities, providing psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. If you have a degree or higher in Psychology, are able to communicate effectively in a highly emotive atmosphere, can work effectively and independently we would like to hear from you.Please click on the link below to view the full job description for this role.Contact: James Murray - Clinical Psychologist on tel. 01481 221441 or email:We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 19 September 2025Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.
