Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Psychology
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of 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 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)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
• Record keeping (within agreed timescale)
• Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis
• Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
• Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences

Desirable

• Experience of clinical report writing

Personal attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people, their families and carers
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
• Committed to further developing self-awareness (for example, life experiences, culture, intersectionality, characteristics) and how this influences the work we do

Desirable

• Interest in pursuing a career in the Applied Psychology

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: 30 August 2026