Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 07 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver care/interventions to clients who have a learning disability under the supervision of the team psychologist.

This role covers the west locality of the county.Please note this vacancy may close early.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

The assistant will:

  • Carry out assessment and direct interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
  • Support multi-disciplinary multi-agency teams and work with staff, families and carers.
  • Contribute to teaching, training and research in the department.
  • Be expected to carry a clinical caseload, under supervision.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-653

Job locations

Kernow Building

Pool

TR15 3QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology, recognised by the BPS
  • An ability to work independently and use supervision effectively and appropriately.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of assessment or psychological testing.
  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with People with Learning Disabilities in health or social care settings.
  • A Passion for working with people with learning disabilities
  • Experience of psychological assessments
  • Experience in carrying out research projects

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a valued member of a team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • High level of communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to relate to Adults with Learning Disabilities and their support networks
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a health context.
  • An understanding of biopsychosocial needs of people with a learning disability

Desirable

  • Ability to engage in a range of professional and non-professional groups in co-operative working.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology, recognised by the BPS
  • An ability to work independently and use supervision effectively and appropriately.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of assessment or psychological testing.
  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with People with Learning Disabilities in health or social care settings.
  • A Passion for working with people with learning disabilities
  • Experience of psychological assessments
  • Experience in carrying out research projects

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a valued member of a team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • High level of communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to relate to Adults with Learning Disabilities and their support networks
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a health context.
  • An understanding of biopsychosocial needs of people with a learning disability

Desirable

  • Ability to engage in a range of professional and non-professional groups in co-operative working.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kernow Building

Pool

TR15 3QE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kernow Building

Pool

TR15 3QE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Psychologist

Rebecca Goodey

rebecca.goodey@nhs.net

01208834455

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-653

Job locations

Kernow Building

Pool

TR15 3QE


Supporting documents

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