Assistant Psychologist | North Bristol NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for the Stroke Neuropsychology service. The candidate will support clinical psychologists, administer psychometric tests, and provide rehabilitation services. An Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Psychology is required, along with excellent communication skills. The role may involve travel across the BNSSG area. Training will be provided, and administrative tasks are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Psychology required.
• Must have experience in administering psychometric tests.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologists.
• Administer psychometric tests and provide rehabilitation to patients.
• Maintain records and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience administering psychometric tests

Excellent computer literacy skills

Education

Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Psychology

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Stroke Neuropsychology service. Our service is part of the wider Neuropsychology Department at Southmead Hospital and works in collaboration with Sirona Healthcare, North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston to offer both inpatient and community specialist stroke neurorehabilitation.

Applicants should have at least an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Psychology, excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of administering psychometric tests and excellent computer literacy skills.

As the role involves travel across the BNSSG area, you will need access to your own transport.



The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologists, undertaking a range of assessments, delivering prescribed rehabilitation input and administrative tasks to ensure that the Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologists time and skills are used optimally.

Training will be provided for the post-holder to develop the knowledge and skills required.



North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

The post holder will provide technical and clinical support for the Clinical Neuropsychologists and Clinical Psychologists as follows:



· The post holder will administer and score psychometric tests with patients, as directed by the clinical neuropsychologist, and provide behavioural observations as appropriate.
• The postholderwill provide rehabilitation to patients as directed by the clinical neuropsychologist.

· The post holder will maintain records in accordance with NBT, Sirona and professional standards and practices.

· The post holder will perform administrative tasks as required.

· The post holder will work within the schedules imposed by the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.

· The post holder will comment as relevant on matters related to service delivery within their range of duties, raising issues requiring attention to their supervisor and /or the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.

· The post holder will undertake an agreed professional development plan to advance competencies and knowledge in the clinical work and professional expertise. This is established and monitored through programme of performance review.

· The post holder will undertake regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist in line with explicit supervision arrangements.

· The post holder will at all times observe the service, professional, and ethical guidelines, and stated good practise guidelines for psychologists, as set out by the BPS.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Jul 2025