Assistant Psychologist
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Job summary
Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to support our outpatient neuropsychology services.
This role supports both the adult neuropsychology service and the paediatric neuropsychology service offering opportunity for candidates to work across the lifespan. The post sits within the Leicester Neuropsychology department which includes neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists working within various specialties including inpatients, outpatients and community. Successful applicants join a supportive department with regular supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development. Research and evaluation activity is actively promoted within the service and there will be opportunities to develop these areas in line with the applicants special interests and service objectives.
The post will be based at Leicester General Hospital, although it is possible some travel may be required.
The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Main duties of the job
This role will be working under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist and will also be supported by the Head of Neuropsychology.
The role will involve supporting neuropsychological assessments in both adult and paediatric neuropsychology. There will be opportunity to be involved in individual assessments and rehabilitation programmes under the supervision of qualified staff. There may also be opportunities for delivering psychoeducation and group work across the units.
The successful applicant will work closely with the MDT, attending meetings and joint working with colleagues.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
14 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
004001
Job locations
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE5 4QG
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
Leicester
LE5 4QG
Employer's website
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