Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available

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Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Agency: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Hull, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 28,392 – 31,157 £ / Year

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Job Summary

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We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree-level qualification in Psychology
  • A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers, and their application to clinical and service areas, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion.
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning.
  • Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
  • Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers, and their application to clinical and service area, e.g., NSF, Social Inclusion
  • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within the identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within the identified clinical area.

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at the specialist level of care
  • Evidence/knowledge of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills
  • Evidence of good time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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