4 Nov 2025 BBBH61134 Associate Psychologist Up to £29970 per annum Belfast

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist in Belfast. This role involves conducting psychological assessments, supporting patients with Cystic Fibrosis, and maintaining clinical records. The ideal candidate is a psychology graduate with relevant experience. A generous salary and progression opportunities are offered, underscoring the importance of psychological support in healthcare settings.

Benefits

Salary: £29,970 per annum

Generous annual leave allowance

Excellent progression opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2nd class honours or higher in Psychology.
• Experience as an assistant psychologist or in a similar role.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience in conducting neuropsychological assessments under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
• Support psychological interventions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Contribute to research, audits, and service evaluations.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards in clinical work.
• Engage in training and continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated patient care.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Clinical record maintenance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Supervision and training engagement

Education

Psychology graduate with minimum 2nd class honours

Tools

WAIS-IV

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about psychological services that support the rehabilitation of service users?

We're recruiting on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to add an Assistant Psychologist within their Cystic Fibrosis Service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and their families, helping them manage the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany a chronic health condition. You'll work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role

• Conduct psychological assessments using standardised measures, interviews, and observations to inform formulation and care planning for adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
• Support the delivery of individual and group-based psychological interventions to service users, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, under supervision.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and contribute to the management of Trust data systems.
• Contribute to ongoing research, audits, and service evaluations, particularly projects aimed at enhancing psychological support within chronic illness care.
• Uphold Health & Safety and infection control standards during clinical work, maintaining professional and sensitive conduct in emotionally challenging situations.
• Engage fully in supervision, training, and continuous professional development to enhance service delivery within a specialist medical context.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues across respiratory, medical, and allied health teams to promote integrated, holistic patient care.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Psychology graduate—minimum of 2nd class honours or higher.
• Previous experience as an assistant psychologist or similar post.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of conducting neuropsychological/psychometric assessments (e.g. WAIS-IV) under supervision.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £29,970 per annum.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Excellent progression opportunity.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935501.

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