Senior Assistant Psychologist – Clinical Assessments

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS Pension

Salary progression

Sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Psychology Assistant to support clinical psychology services across care settings. You will work under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Psychologist, conducting assessments and interventions, and assisting in audits, statistics collection, and research projects.

The role involves teaching, project work, and contributing to service development, with a 9am–5pm pattern and professional practice guidelines adherence.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical psychology assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Engage in audits, data collection, and research project development.
• Contribute to teaching, training and supervision within the service.
• Support service development and improvement projects including literature searches.

Skills

Computer skills

Driving licence

GBC eligibility

Education

Upper Second Class Honours in Psychology

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Psychology Assistant to support clinical psychology services across care settings. You will work under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Psychologist, conducting assessments and interventions, and assisting in audits, statistics collection, and research projects.

The role involves teaching, project work, and contributing to service development, with a 9am–5pm pattern and professional practice guidelines adherence.