Assistant Psychologist | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join its Psychological Services department. The role involves providing high-quality psychological support to individuals dealing with chronic pain and HIV, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and participating in training and research activities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant psychology degree and a commitment to ethical practice and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with psychological support for chronic pain and HIV.
• Ability to provide individual and group psychological sessions.
• Understanding of professional ethics in clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological support to patients under supervision.
• Participate in research and audits.
• Engage in training delivery to staff.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological support

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Research participation

Training delivery

Education

Relevant degree in psychology

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Assistant Psychologist to become an integral part of our friendly and expanding team within the Psychological Services department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our pain psychology and HIV psychology services, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological support to individuals coping with chronic pain and HIV.

The post holder will join two dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary teams with a clear focus on excellent patient care. The post will be managed within the wider Department of Psychological Services, which is a rapidly expanding and forward-thinking team of psychologists and psychological therapists.

The post will be supported with regular supervision from experienced qualified clinicians, access to peer support and professional development opportunities, and engagement with our medical teams, renowned for their dedication and innovative approaches to patient care.

The Assistant Psychologist will contribute to high-quality patient care in pain psychology and HIV psychology services, offering psychological support individually and in group settings under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

They will collaborate with their multidisciplinary teams, participate in research and audit activities, and adhere to Trust and departmental policies while staying updated on service and professional standards.

There will be opportunities for delivering training to other staff as guided by their supervisor, ensuring compliance with record-keeping guidelines, and engaging in service-related research under supervision. Additionally, they will work within the code of ethics and professional practice guidelines, keeping abreast of developments in clinical psychology.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Consisting of two Trusts—Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG)—our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill Hospital, Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, and Goole and District Hospital. Our hospitals are affiliated with the Hull York Medical School, leading and contributing to research in biomedical sciences, primary care, palliative medicine, and more.

We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group, and our community.

This advert may close earlier than the stated date if a high volume of applications is received. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attachments on this advert.

For further details regarding this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025.