Assistant Psychologist - OPMH Inpatient

Job description

Job summary

"Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.

About the Role

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected or diagnosed dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.

About You

A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.

Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.

Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.

What We Offer

Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist.

Opportunities for professional development and training within the service.

A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:

To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within Maister Lodge inpatient ward by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary meetings.

Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.

Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.

Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.

Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.

Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.

Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials.

Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with mental health difficulties.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with mental health difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Psychology
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion.
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning.
• Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
• Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
• Evidence / knowledge of promoting / supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills
• Evidence of good time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree level qualification in Psychology
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion.
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning.
• Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
• Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
• Evidence / knowledge of promoting / supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills
• Evidence of good time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Maister Lodge

Hauxwell Grove, Middlesex Road

Hull

HU8 0RB

United Kingdom

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