Assistant Psychologist -Band 5 FTC

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team as a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in Coventry, focusing on individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This fixed-term role offers the chance to contribute to assessments and support families, while benefiting from extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Extensive learning and development programs

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Wellbeing support

Staff networks and support groups

Qualifications

• Must hold a Psychology Degree with GBR status from the British Psychological Society, Grade 2:1 or above.
• Experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Support external providers in assessment and diagnostic processes.
• Contribute to clinical support within the team.
• Travel to training venues and meetings across the county.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Neurodevelopmental Service

Band 5 Assistant Psychologist Neurodevelopmental Service for CWPT

Are you looking to be part of a new, friendly, expanding, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team working with individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Conditions, ADHD, Sensory processing difficulties, and Dyspraxia?

The service is an extension of the established and successful Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Service, recently rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for being caring. It employs a multidisciplinary assessment model, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and thorough assessments with a focus on post-diagnostic support and intervention.

Due to recent funding, we are seeking an Assistant Psychologist with experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. The role involves supporting external providers in assessment and diagnostic processes, including clinical triage, providing support and advice to families awaiting assessment, and possibly developing online resources to support service users.

Main duties include contributing to clinical support within the team, working with external providers, and receiving supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.

For more details, please see the attached support information for a comprehensive overview of the role and requirements.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a broad range of physical, mental health, learning disability, and autism services, serving communities across Coventry, Warwickshire, and beyond.

We prioritize 'people at our heart', fostering a caring environment for staff and colleagues, and offering various benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Extensive learning and development programs, including apprenticeships, distance learning, and internal training
• Salary sacrifice schemes for vehicles, cycling, electronics, and gym memberships
• Discounts at retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, plus NHS and employee assistance programs
• Wellbeing support, including counselling and external helplines
• Staff networks and support groups

We seek individuals passionate about improving community wellbeing and embodying our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum

Contract: Fixed term, 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 444-7104044A-LD

Location: City of Coventry Health Centre, Coventry CV1 4FS

Job description

Responsibilities include travel to training venues and meetings across the county; access to a car is essential unless you have a disability under the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must hold a Psychology Degree with GBR status from the British Psychological Society, Grade 2:1 or above.

Note: All new staff must be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service.

Person specifications include qualifications, knowledge, and experience such as a Psychology Degree, caring experience, effective communication skills, ability to work autonomously, understanding of confidentiality, and relevant legislative knowledge. Car ownership/driving is also essential.

Additional details about safeguarding and employment legislation are included.

Employer details: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, City of Coventry Health Centre, Coventry CV1 4FS. https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/