Assistant Psychologist – Higher Level RESEARCH B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist (Band 5) to join the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility. You will support delivery of mental health research studies and work under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

This fixed-term, part-time post (23.8 hours per week) offers valuable clinical and research experience, with supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and opportunities to develop skills in protocol-based assessments, data handling and

Qualifications

• First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) working directly with people and building effective relationships.
• Understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or related conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychological theory, research methods, statistics, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience working with databases and data analysis systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical research in line with research governance and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake protocol-based psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
• Administer psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations, and interviews.
• Assist with the formulation and delivery of psychological care plans under supervision.
• Support the development of psychologically informed resources and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative working.
• Contribute to mental health research studies across a range of settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Data handling

Research methods

Evidence-based practice

Statistics

Education

First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Psychology

Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist (Band 5) to join the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is an excellent opportunity to develop psychological and research skills while working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team supporting a wide range of clinical research studies. The post holder will support the delivery of mental health research studies under the operational management of the Research Nurse Manager and receive clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Fixed term: 24 months, part-time 23.8 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 16:00

Base location: Glasgow Clinical Research Facility/ Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical research in line with research governance and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake protocol-based psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
• Administer psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations, and interviews.
• Assist with the formulation and delivery of psychological care plans under supervision.
• Support the development of psychologically informed resources and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative working.
• Contribute to mental health research studies across a range of settings.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) working directly with people and building effective relationships.
• Understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or related conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychological theory, research methods, statistics, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience working with databases and data analysis systems.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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