Assistant Psychologist Scunthorpe

Meeveem Limited

Scunthorpe

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

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Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to provide clinical psychology support within the Complex Emotional Needs and Primary Care Network (0.7) and to assist the Specialist community Forensic Service (0.3), working under supervision.

The post involves enabling multidisciplinary teams, delivering individual and group interventions, contributing to care planning, auditing practice, training colleagues, and supporting research and

Qualifications

Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable: Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience of running therapeutic groups within Adult Mental Health; working as an Assistant Psychologist.

Responsibilities

Assist multidisciplinary colleagues in delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions.
Support the formulation and delivery of care plans addressing service users' psychological needs.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary and other relevant clinical meetings.
Communicate sensitively and professionally with service users, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies.
Receive regular clinical supervision in line with professional practice guidance.
Comply with relevant HCPC, BPS and DCP standards, codes and professional guidance.
Maintain high professional standards through agreed internal and external continuing professional development.
Develop the skills and competencies required for the role.
Contribute to the training and support of staff providing psychological care.
Support the design and implementation of service-development projects and contribute to associated planning meetings.
Participate in Primary Care Integrated Mental Health Hub business and professional meetings, and Psychological Professions meetings.
Support audit, research and service-evaluation projects, including data collection, analysis and report writing using appropriate IT and statistical tools.
Review evidence-based literature to support qualified clinical psychologists and the wider team in evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Education

Upper 2nd class honours degree in psychology

Graduate membership of British Psychological Society

Job description

Job summary

To provide Assistant Psychology support to the Complex Emotional Needs and Primary care Network (0.7) and also provide support (0.3) to the Principle Psychologist within the Specialist community Forensic Service.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Assist multidisciplinary colleagues in delivering individual and group therapeutic interventions.

Support the formulation and delivery of care plans addressing service users' psychological needs.

Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary and other relevant clinical meetings.

Communicate sensitively and professionally with service users, families, carers, professionals and partner agencies.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

Receive regular clinical supervision in line with professional practice guidance.

Comply with relevant HCPC, BPS and DCP standards, codes and professional guidance.

Maintain high professional standards through agreed internal and external continuing professional development.

Develop the skills and competencies required for the role.

Contribute to the training and support of staff providing psychological care.

Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development

Support the design and implementation of service-development projects and contribute to associated planning meetings.

Participate in Primary Care Integrated Mental Health Hub business and professional meetings, and Psychological Professions meetings.

Research and Service Evaluation

Support audit, research and service-evaluation projects, including data collection, analysis and report writing using appropriate IT and statistical tools.

Review evidence-based literature to support qualified clinical psychologists and the wider team in evidence-based practice.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted
08 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 4

Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
per annum

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working

Reference number
376-NLTT-0276

Job locations
Elizabeth Quarter
Scunthorpe
DN15 6SX
United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Experience of running therapeutic groups within Adult Mental Health
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Previous Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist

Desirable

Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
Experience with client group relevant to post
Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation
Experience of providing individual interventions
Previous experience of delivering teaching / training
Leadership / supervision experience

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare

Skills

Essential

High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Ability to work reliably and consistently on tasks agreed and managed at regular intervals by Supervisor
Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

Desirable

A high standard of report writing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address
Elizabeth Quarter
Elizabeth Quarter
Scunthorpe
DN15 6SX
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Psychology Lead

Vicky Boynton

vicky.boynton@nhs.net

03000216300

Details

Date posted
08 September 2026