Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Memory Clinic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.

About the Role

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.

About You

• A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.

What We Offer

• Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist.
• Opportunities for professional development and training within the memory service.
• A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care.

Interested?We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with memory difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:

To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within the Memory Assessment Service by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre- and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary diagnostic meetings.

Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.

Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
• Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials.
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.

About us

Humber NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver a very broad range of community and in-patient mental health services, learning disability services, community and in-patient nursing services (including therapies), specialist children's services and additions services to people living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Our recent CQC Inspection awarded the Trust as Good and they identified our services to be effective, delivered by staff who care.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and well-being support.