Assistant Psychologist - OPMH Inpatient

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust; West Carr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Staff development

Job summary

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support memory assessment and dementia care at Maister Lodge inpatient ward.

Under supervision, you will contribute to cognitive assessments, MDT discussions, and delivering patient- and family-centred care, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.
• Experience with older adults, cognitive impairment, or mental health settings desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under supervision within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
• Provide pre- and post-diagnostic support for memory-related needs.
• Support care planning and signpost to interventions.
• Maintain clinical records and contribute to audits and service development.
• Participate in supervision and MDT meetings.

Skills

Cognitive assessments

Neuropsychological assessments

Empathy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team

Education

BPS-accredited Psychology degree

Job description

"Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.", The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected or diagnosed dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families., The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:

• To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within Maister Lodge inpatient ward by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.
• Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
• Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well‑being and post‑diagnostic support materials.
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.

A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.

Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.

Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.