Assistant Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Team

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wallsend is seeking a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join their Community Learning Disability Team. The role involves supporting qualified staff, conducting research, and facilitating group interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will show empathy, emotional resilience, and a passion for improving client well-being. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities, experience with dementia is desirable.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and ability to maintain a compassionate approach in stressful situations.
• Experience using psychometrics or carrying out research, as this will be key.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research projects and related administration.
• Support assessment and intervention work under qualified psychologists.
• Facilitate group‑based interventions and shadow trained psychologists.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Job description

A healthcare organization in Wallsend is seeking a dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join their Community Learning Disability Team. The role involves supporting qualified staff, conducting research, and facilitating group interventions for individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will show empathy, emotional resilience, and a passion for improving client well-being. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for clients.