Higher Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Higher Assistant Psychologist to serve the Hambleton area in North Yorkshire. The role involves providing psychological wellbeing interventions and engaging in service development projects within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a degree in psychology and have experience working in relevant settings. Training and supervision will be provided. The successful applicant must have access to suitable transportation for traveling within a large geographical area.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent.
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
• Experience using psychometric assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological wellbeing interventions both 1:1 and group.
• Engage in service development projects.
• Work as a member of the community multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT

Ability to support patients in distress

Education

Degree in psychology

Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Further post graduate training in relevant areas

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Higher Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 19 December 2025

We are excited to be offering a Higher Assistant Psychologist post within the East Integrated Community Mental Health Team. This post will provide services to the Hambleton area of North Yorkshire and be based at North Moor House in Northallerton.

We are a service that strives to deliver excellent standards of care to individuals with mild to moderate to severe and complex mental health problems. We are looking for a highly motivated practitioner with an interest in Adult Mental Health, however further specialist training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidates.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist psychological wellbeing interventions both 1:1 and group, formulation and be part of an MDT approach. Alongside direct clinical work, there are opportunities to engage in service development projects.

The successful candidates will work as a member of the community multi-disciplinary team providing a service to Adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will be a valuable part of the service working with a supportive team of nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, support workers, social workers, pharmacists and psychologists.

You will receive individual and group clinical supervision, as well as regular safeguarding supervision, line management supervision and personal and professional development through the appraisal process.

Due to the nature of the role and the large geographical area covered, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care – our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders and/or research design and analysis

Experience

• Experience working as an assistant psychologist (or equivalent)
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, research or service evaluation
• Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS
• Experience of using psychometric assessments
• Experience working with people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience of communicating sensitive information
• Experience of work interacting with the public
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
• An understanding of the application of psychology to health care.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service.
• Ability to utilise skills to support patients in distress

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust