Assistant Psychologist

Role overview

Priory Hospital Glasgow is hiring a full-time Assistant Psychologist to work on a site-based schedule of 37.5 hours each week. The salary for this position is £26,300 per year. The hospital is a major inpatient centre in the UK, offering specialist treatment for a broad range of mental health concerns and addiction-related conditions. It is based in Glasgow and is well connected by public transport from the city centre.

What you will do

In this post, you will support the Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit by holding a small caseload, delivering one-to-one and group-based work with patients, and carrying out therapeutic interventions with direction from the Registered Psychologist.

• Prepare reports and handle data gathering, data entry, and research-related tasks.
• Take part in team discussions and meetings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team case conferences.
• Attend continuing professional development sessions.

What you should bring

The role calls for the practical use of knowledge gained through an undergraduate psychology degree. You will work under the supervision of an experienced practitioner psychologist who is registered with the HCPC.

• Experience facilitating interventions is helpful, though not mandatory.
• Prior exposure to eating disorders or personality disorders is also helpful but not required.
• Being able to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Training and support

You will receive regular supervision and training, along with ongoing career conversations and support to help you develop in the role. The organisation also offers full training and routes into leadership and qualified clinical roles.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday.
• Improved maternity pay.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Flexible benefits package, including discounted access to gym membership, IT equipment such as laptops, tablets and smartphones, and a healthcare cash plan through Simply Health.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Funding support for professional qualifications through the Individual Professional Development panel.
• Leadership and management development opportunities.
• Long service recognition award.
• Referral bonus scheme.

Additional information

The application deadline is 24 June 2026. The role sits within the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department at Priory Hospital Glasgow. Shortlisting may start as soon as applications are received, and the employer may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.