Higher Assistant Psychologist

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK is seeking two full-time Higher Assistant Psychologist posts for a dynamic team in acute inpatient services. The positions involve specialized psychological assessments, evidence-based care, and supporting multi-disciplinary staff. Ideal candidates will have a relevant psychology degree and strong skills in compassion, research, and teamwork. Join us for opportunities in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological assessments.
• Proficiency in evidence-based care aligned with guidelines.
• Experience in providing compassionate and empathetic care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Support multidisciplinary staff through supervision and care planning.
• Contribute to service evaluations to improve care quality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Research skills

Report writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in psychology

Job description

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team to undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatments, and clinical interventions suitable for their training level with individual clients, groups, and families. They will receive weekly supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Psychological Therapist.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload and providing evidence-based care aligned with national and local guidelines. The role also involves supporting training and service development initiatives.

The post requires initiative for independent work and compassionate care based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity. The applicant will conduct specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological assessments, support the development of psychological formulations, and deliver interventions with clients and families.

The role includes supporting multidisciplinary staff through supervision, team formulation, risk assessment, care planning, and contributing to training and reflective practice sessions. The post also involves contributing to service evaluation to improve care quality.

The ideal candidate will work effectively both as part of a team and independently, with strong research and report writing skills. Support and supervision will be provided to develop necessary skills.

We are excited you are considering joining us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We aim to attract a diverse, talented, and compassionate workforce capable of meeting NHS demands now and in the future. We offer a dynamic environment to build your career.

The post is part of a supportive psychology team providing services for Northumberland, including Acute, Rehabilitation, and Older Adult inpatient services. The team is part of a trust-wide psychological service with regular meetings and support activities promoting evidence-based, innovative care.

Our organization values inclusivity and community representation. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and aim to create an inclusive workplace.

We offer flexible working arrangements, supporting work-life balance, along with benefits such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, travel season tickets, and cycle schemes. Staff networks include Cultural Diversity, Disabled Staff, and LGBT+ groups, along with support groups like Armed Forces and Veterans, Wellbeing Community, Menopause, and Carer Support.

We provide personal development opportunities through initiatives like the Collective Leadership Programme. Joining us means being part of a friendly, supportive team with opportunities for career progression.

Rated as an outstanding organization by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), CNTW continually strives for improvement. Join us and be part of this journey.

Note: External applicants are responsible for their DBS certification costs, deducted from their first salary.

We are pleased to invite applications for two full-time, 12-month fixed-term Higher Assistant Psychologist posts in acute inpatient services within the North Locality. One post covers two male wards, and the other on a female ward. Applicants must work on-site.

Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service offers short-term care for individuals experiencing complex mental health crises, using a biopsychosocial model. Clients often have histories of trauma, with issues including psychosis, personality difficulties, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, risk behaviors, and forensic challenges.