Assistant Psychologist Adult Learning Disability | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Psychologist. The role involves supporting qualified psychologists and enhancing professional care for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates will assist in therapy delivery, neuropsychological assessments, and contribute to service developments. This position promotes inclusivity and offers career development opportunities, making it an ideal choice for individuals dedicated to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified psychologists with therapy and assessments.
• Assist in delivering psychology services under supervision.
• Help in data analysis and service development projects.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Community Adult Learning Disability Service for a permanent post as an Assistant Psychologist within the Psychology Service that works in the Central Learning Disability Service in Manchester, based in Hulme.

Responsibilities

• Support the qualified psychologists to work with adults with learning disabilities, their families and the services that support them in a variety of ways, as well as supporting the wider multi-disciplinary teams. This will include delivering therapy, neuropsychological assessments, behavioural advice, training, and contribution to service developments.
• To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified psychologist, the delivery of psychology services. There is an emphasis upon clinical delivery alongside evaluation, service development, research and audit. Clinical delivery will include neuropsychological assessments, delivery of therapy, advice to supporters and dementia assessments.
• To support and enhance the professional psychological care within clinical psychology services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and their families and care staff in Central Manchester.
• To assist in clinically related administration, collation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, development of audit and research projects, delivering and participating in training and service development project work.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at scale to deliver integrated health and social care. The Trust brings together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, to champion collaborative working and transformation. The organisation supports a 30,000-strong workforce and sets high standards for others to follow. It has created a digitally enabled environment to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness, including the Electronic Patient Record system (Hive) launched in September 2022. It is also a major academic Research Centre and Education provider with ongoing commitments to research, innovation and sustainability through its Green Plan.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of the organisation together.

What you need to know

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please view the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification to inform your decision to apply. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others, including important information to be aware of before submitting an application.

Diversity and equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. As an inclusive employer, we support applicants with special requirements. If you have any special requirements, please email our resourcing team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025