Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Leeds Older People's Service (OPS) on a 2-year contract. The post involves working with qualified Clinical Psychologists in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) in both South and North localities. The role includes supporting specialist neuropsychological assessment of older people presenting with cognitive change, as well as co-facilitating Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups for people recently diagnosed with dementia.

There may be opportunities for supporting the work of clinicians working into other parts of the OPS, including research, audit and evaluation activity. The team maintains strong links with the University of Leeds, and the Doctoral programme in Clinical Psychology, and we have a strong track record in supporting Assistant Psychologists to successfully apply for clinical training. We are aware that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups continue to be underrepresented within the psychological professions. As such, we strongly encourage candidates from the global majority to apply for this post.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date if the maximum number of applications have been received, so early application is advised.

Main duties of the job

There is a rich internal network of colleagues aspiring to work in the psychological professions within LYPFT, providing additional support and learning opportunities. In addition, Leeds continues to be a diverse and exciting city to work in.

You must have a degree eligible to hold Graduate Basis Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS to be offered this post. To maintain anonymity at shortlisting, proof of this will be requested as necessary after application and before interview. If you pass to the stage of shortlisting, you will be contacted by the recruitment team and asked to either forward a confirmation email from the BPS or a letter from your UK university confirming your degree meets the GBC requirements. Please ensure this proof is available as time scales will be short and interview will be withdrawn if proof is not available.

Interviews will take place in person on Friday 17th October, please ensure you are available.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-36525-OPS

Job locations

Millfield House and Aire Court

Leeds

LS197LX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the job include administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments. Therefore having familiarity and knowledge about how neuropsychological assessments assist in the understanding of cognitive impairment is essential, although you do not need to have direct clinical experience of administering them. The role also includes ensuring all localities have access to appropriate test materials and good organisation skills are important. The Assistant Psychologist will prepare activities and materials for a manualised group programme and then co-facilitate sessions alongside colleagues in the MAS. Regular supervision will be offered by a Clinical Psychologist and active engagement with the supervisory process is expected. This role involves a significant amount of direct clinical work and enthusiasm for, or experience of working with older people is desirable.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or a post-graduate qualification e.g. Masters or Doctorate. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with BPS in place.

Experience

Essential

Experience or familiarity with neuropsychological assessment
Experience of working with people in health care settings who have mental health needs or have cognitive impairments.

Skills

Essential

An ability to reflect on own practice

Values

Essential

A desire to work with older people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or a post-graduate qualification e.g. Masters or Doctorate. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with BPS in place.

Experience

Essential

Experience or familiarity with neuropsychological assessment
Experience of working with people in health care settings who have mental health needs or have cognitive impairments.

Skills

Essential

An ability to reflect on own practice

Values

Essential

A desire to work with older people

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millfield House and Aire Court

Leeds

LS197LX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millfield House and Aire Court

Leeds

LS197LX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)