Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in psychology
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders, and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an assistant psychologist (or equivalent)
• Previous involvement in clinical audit, research, or service evaluation
• Experience using statistical software packages e.g., SPSS
• Experience of using psychometric assessments
• Experience working with people using services in psychological, mental health, and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience in communicating sensitive information
• Experience of work interacting with the public
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality, and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g., those for whom English is not their first language)

Desirable

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of clients and in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Statistical analysis
• Record keeping
• Plan and organise effectively to meet required timescales
• Use approved breakaway techniques

Desirable

• Ability to provide group interventions

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An understanding of the application of psychology to health care
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities

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).

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: 12 May 2026