Assistant Psychologist

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join their Community Learning Disability Team. This role involves supporting qualified psychologists, participating in therapeutic interventions, and contributing to various research projects. Ideal candidates will have experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and demonstrate emotional resilience in challenging situations. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive staff benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive health and well-being programme

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people having learning disabilities; experience with dementia is desirable.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and the ability to maintain a compassionate approach in stressful situations.
• Eligible to conduct research/quality improvement projects under NHS statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to qualified psychologists.
• Assist with assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Support group‑based interventions, including DBT skills groups.
• Participate in research projects and audits.
• Ensure continuity of care for clients with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities

Emotional resilience

Collaboration with families and colleagues

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, committed, and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Learning Disability Team in North Tyneside. The new clinician will work within a multi‑disciplinary team that includes Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Learning Disability Nurses and Support Workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to qualified psychologists, enabling efficient delivery of clinical services.
• Assist with assessments, formulation and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologists.
• Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of group‑based interventions, including DBT skills groups and CFT parent/carer support groups.
• Participate in research projects, project work and audits; collect, interpret and report research data under supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
• Shadow qualified psychologists to learn a variety of evidence‑based interventions.
• Model compassionate, inclusive leadership that promotes empowerment, coaching, quality improvement and collaborative working within and across teams.
• Ensure continuity of care for clients with learning disabilities, mental health needs, forensic histories, behavioural expressions of need and dementia.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with people having learning disabilities; experience with dementia is desirable.
• Experience with psychometric assessment or research is beneficial.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and the ability to maintain a compassionate approach in stressful situations.
• Evidence of working collaboratively with individuals, carers, families and professional colleagues to improve health and well‑being.
• Eligible to conduct research/quality improvement projects under NHS statutory guidance.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, or who have a disability that requires support in the workplace, will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
• Applicants who meet Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.
• Individuals who wish to work in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa should be eligible under UKVI requirements; the Trust holders a sponsor licence and applicants must meet all eligibility criteria.
• Successful applicants will be required to pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required; the cost will be deducted from the first monthly salary.
• Reasonable adjustments to attend interview must be communicated to the HR Recruitment Team (0191 203 1415 option 2) as soon as possible.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Flexible working arrangements that balance patient care with personal needs.
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme, including access to a specialist Wellbeing Hub.
• Support and connection through a variety of staff network groups.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development via a wide range of training programmes.
• Access to a savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank.
• Employee support for leasing a car and home electronics (qualifying criteria applies).

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

umbria Healthcare is a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, holds a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and is a proud supporter of Apprenticeships and Age Positivity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from BAME, LGBT+ and disabled candidates.