Assistant Psychologist Salford Parent and Infant Relationship Service

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Swinton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swinton is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist for their newly developed Parent and Infant Relationship Service. In this Band 4 role, you'll assist with service delivery and support early years clinicians in their work with infants and families, contributing to clinical offers and evaluations. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact in healthcare, apply now to join a collaborative team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Must support with the Best Start for Life perinatal delivery plan.
• Contribute to the clinical offer within PAIRS under supervision.
• Conduct data collection and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with duties at all stages of service delivery: assessment, intervention, evaluation.
• Develop resources including online materials.
• Conduct audit and service development.

Skills

Knowledge of CAMHs or Adult Mental Health Services

Experience working with infants and/or parents

Ability to contribute to clinical evaluations

Job description

Vacancy Overview

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly developed Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) in Salford. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist into this Band 4 role. The successful candidate will have a role in supporting with the Best Start for Life perinatal and parent‑infant relationships delivery plan. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of CAMHs or Adult Mental Health Services and ideally have experience of working with infants and/or parents. Under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be expected to contribute to the clinical offer within PAIRS, in addition to data collection and service evaluation. You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care for parents and their infants in Salford.

This post involves assisting in the delivery and development of the PAIRS team and supporting early years clinicians in their direct work with babies and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of duties at all stages of service delivery: assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop resources, including online materials.
• Conduct audit and service development.
• Support both group delivery and online workshops.
• Assist CAMHS clinicians in the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks.
• Act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and receive regular supervision.

Why Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU – for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application – especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions – is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.