Assistant Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Manchester seeks an Assistant Psychologist to support qualified psychologists in various clinical tasks. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and contributing to interventions for deaf individuals with complex needs. Applicants should possess relevant skills and be prepared to learn British Sign Language. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and requires some travel. The closing date for applications is February 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and interventions.
• Ability to work under supervision and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified psychologists with training materials and literature reviews.
• Perform individual assessments and group interventions under supervision.
• Contribute to the provision of specialist psychology services for deaf individuals.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the John Denmark Unit (JDU) for an assistant psychologist to join the multidisciplinary team. The JDU is one of three national centres for deaf mental health in England. The JDU provides inpatient and outpatient services to deaf adults in the north of the UK with mental health difficulties. The JDU is a signing environment, and all staff are supported to learn British Sign Language (BSL).

Responsibilities

• To assist the qualified clinical psychologist in a range of tasks, including training materials, literature searches and reviews, audits and service evaluations.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and attend relevant meetings as required.
• To undertake individual assessments under supervision of clinical psychologist.
• To undertake individual and group interventions under supervision of clinical psychologist.
• This post involves work in psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions (both individual and group). The assistant psychologist would contribute to the provision of a high-quality, specialist psychology service for deaf people with complex clinical and forensic needs across the inpatient and outpatient services at the John Denmark Unit (JDU).
• The post holder will be expected to assist the qualified Clinical Psychologists in the preparation, instigation, and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks. In addition, they will also be expected to contribute to service evaluations and audits as required.
• The post holder will act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and will be given appropriate support to enable the successful performance of clinical and other duties.
• Based at the JDU; however, the post-holder may be required to travel as part of their duties.

About the Organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

Context and Location

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Whereever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Application and Closing

This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026