Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for the role of Assistant Psychologist has arose within Sunderland Psychiatric Liaison Team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

The successful candidate will assist qualified psychologists in the delivery ofpsychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment andspecific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, workingindependently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.The post holder will produces assessment and intervention professional reports and support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, servicedevelopment and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Psychologist the key elements of your role will be to:

The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.The post holder will produces assessment and intervention professional reports.The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, servicedevelopment and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.The post holder a Senior, Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist.The post holder will perform delegated tasks within guidelines provided by thesupervisor, will receive regular clinical supervision and will seek additionalsupervision and guidance where required.The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy ,kindness, respect and dignity.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG25-226-HN

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th June 2025

Closing date : 8th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy will close early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 24th June 2025

Closing date : 8th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy will close early once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
Research and Audit Skills
Competence in managing research databases and statistics

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualifications
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

Database and statistics Competence
Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
Experience in mental health setting
Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
Experience of providing individual or group interventions.

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.

Desirable

Experience contributing to research reports and publications
A high standard of report writing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
Research and Audit Skills
Competence in managing research databases and statistics

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualifications
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

Database and statistics Competence
Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
Experience in mental health setting
Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
Experience of providing individual or group interventions.

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.

Desirable

Experience contributing to research reports and publications
A high standard of report writing.

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.