Assistant Psychologist — Memory & Dementia Assessments

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's Pennine Memory Assessment Service is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support cognitive and neuropsychological assessments in older adult mental health and dementia care. You will work with the Clinical Neuropsychologist and the MDT, help maintain waiting lists, contribute to audits, and assist in timely assessment and diagnosis.

We welcome applicants with an undergraduate psychology degree and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centred

Qualifications

• Undergraduate psychology degree required.
• Organised, able to work autonomously and possess excellent people skills.
• Interest in older adult mental health and dementia.

Responsibilities

• Support cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for dementia.
• Participate in MDT discussions.
• Maintain waiting lists and assist with audits.

Education

Undergraduate psychology degree

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's Pennine Memory Assessment Service is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support cognitive and neuropsychological assessments in older adult mental health and dementia care. You will work with the Clinical Neuropsychologist and the MDT, help maintain waiting lists, contribute to audits, and assist in timely assessment and diagnosis.

We welcome applicants with an undergraduate psychology degree and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centred