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Pennine Care NHS FT; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Continued Professional Development

Staff wellbeing service

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Psychologist at Radcliffe Place within the Learning Disability Hub. The role involves working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to support assessments, observations, and therapeutic activities for young people with learning disabilities across Greater Manchester.

Ideal candidates hold a psychology degree with GBC eligibility and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in

Qualifications

• First or upper second class honours degree in Psychology.
• Entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of working with individuals with a Learning Disability.
• High level of skill in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of activities under the guidance of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Completion of assessments and observations.
• Planning and facilitation of therapeutic activities.
• Participation in MDT meetings, data collection, and service development projects.
• Report writing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Learning Disability experience

Education

First or upper second class Honours in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with BPS

Job description

Assistant Psychologist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our award winning admission avoidance service, Radcliffe Place, within the Pennine Care Learning Disability Hub.

Radcliffe Place provides short-term accommodation and therapy for people with a Learning Disability, aged 16 to 25 years, from across Greater Manchester. Some people we support may also have Autism. Our team consists of different health and care professionals including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Manager and Support Workers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a service which promotes person-centred and trauma informed care.

Essential requirements for the post include: a first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology, entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, experience of working with individuals with a Learning Disability and the ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in terms of both verbal and written communication.

The successful person will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This will include completion of assessments and observations, planning and facilitation of therapeutic activities, participation in MDT meetings, data collection, research and service development projects and report writing.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Please refer to the job description and person specification or contact Dr Jade Ingram (Principal Clinical Psychologist) for further information about the role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026