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

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Community Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABIS). CABIS is a fast paced and vibrant team providing community based neuro-rehabilitation to adults (16 years and over) with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their carers.

This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who is keen to gain experience of working with neuropsychology as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, to support those with acquired brain injuries living in the community. The post will also offer an opportunity to learn about the administration and interpretation of psychometric assessments, to support formulation and intervention.

The post holder will be supervised by Neuropsychology and supported to implement goal based neurorehabilitation within the community, and in doing so, the will gain insights into assessment and treatment from different therapeutic perspectives.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm and an interest in the area of neuro-rehabilitation and neuropsychology. Applicants must be able to work in a truly multidisciplinary team and be willing to learn from those with an ABI, fellow staff and other service providers in the community.

Applicants must:

Have the drive to deliver effective patient-focused care,
Have excellent self-awareness, interpersonal and communications skills,
Have a strong commitment to patient's welfare, team development, teaching, training and research,
Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

We collaborate closely with fellow services in CNTW and the area to provide proactive treatment and support. The team is multi-disciplinary and multi-agency with partnerships between CNTW and 3rd sector organisations to provide a more holistic approach including vocational support and the benefits / peer support.

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG26-022-HN

Job locations

Monkwearmouth Hospital, Gateshead Health Centre, Cleadon Park

Newcastle Road

Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside

SR5 1NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th March 2026

Closing date : 12th March 2026

We welcome your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th March 2026

Closing date : 12th March 2026

We welcome your application

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Evidence of providing individual or group interventions

Skills and competencies

Essential

High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.

Desirable

A high standard of report writing.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Evidence of providing individual or group interventions

Skills and competencies

Essential

High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.

Desirable

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.