Assistant Psychologist

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for a twelve-month fixed-term role. The successful applicant will support psychological interventions and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This position requires an undergraduate degree in psychology, eligibility for BPS membership, and experience in mental health. The role offers regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, including support for applications to Clinical Psychology training.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Regular supervision from Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Hold an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology.
• Experience with individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified Psychological Therapists in assessment and interventions.
• Provide 1:1 psychological interventions.
• Collaborate with MDT and attend formulation meetings.

Skills

High level of communication skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Application of psychological knowledge

Administration of psychometric assessments

Delivery of psychological interventions

Education

Upper 2nd class honours degree in psychology

Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

Closing date: acompanhar 27 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a twelve‑month fixed‑term appointment in the North East Cumbria Community Treatment Team (CTT). As an Assistant Psychologist you will be part of a team delivering psychological interventions within the wider multidisciplinary team. Successful applicants will receive regular supervision and support from Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, other therapeutic modalities, multi‑disciplinary staff, and peer workers.

We offer a range of community mental health treatments across North Cumbria for service users presenting with significant mental health difficulties, including Psychosis, complex emotional needs (Personality Disorders), Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, Severe Depression and Anxieties. We work with specialist NHS and third sector services to provide comprehensive care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people presenting a wide range of difficulties.990 The post holder will gain experience across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

We have links with the Newcastle and Lancaster DClinPsy courses, and the Assistant Psychologist role includes support to further your development and career, including applications for Clinical Psychology trainingырха.

Key activities:

• 1:1 Psychological Interventions, including PSI (psycho‐social interventions) and staying‑well plans
• Joint assessments of service users and/or family members
• Neuropsychological assessments
• Observing, shadowing, and supporting accredited therapists, MHWPs, trainees
• Supporting data management (e.g., referrals, waiting lists, attendance monitoring)
• Supporting psychological and MDT audits
• Observing, shadowing, and supporting team formulation and formulation meetings
• Attending and supporting teaching and training on evidence‑based practices for therapists and MDT staff
• Collaborating with Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers, and Peer Supporters

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, caring and compassionate enough to meet modern NHS demands. In return we offer a dynamic working environment for building a career.

Note: NHS employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re‑Deployment Careers Hub will receive prior consideration.

The role covers North East Cumbria (Carlisle and Eden Valley). The post holder must travel across the locality, with the option to be based in Carlisle. Selection involves a formal interview and Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance is required.

You will provide standardised assessments, psychosocial interventions (CBT‑informed), support the MDT, and participate in regular audit and service evaluation. This varied role offers a range of support and supervision, with weekly supervision from a Senior Psychological Therapist.

You will deliver interventions to support people in working towards their goals using ambiguous activation, graded exposure, psychoeducation, staying‑well planning, and more. You will402 be responsible for supporting therapists and the wider team in monitoring targets and evaluating the service.

Job responsibilities

The Assistant Psychologist works within the psychological interventions team and the broader MDT in North East Cumbria CTT. The focus is supporting qualified Psychological Therapists in assessment, formulation, and interventions for diverse mental health difficulties. Direct contact with service users (in person, remotely, or by telephone) and indirect MDT involvement (pathway and complex case meetings) will form the core of the role. The post holder will also maintain records on Rio, contribute to service development projects and audit, and tasks may evolve with service demands. Others includeૂબ

Essential: Hold an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (or recognised equivalence by the BPS).

Service‑specific training: staff will attend statutory and mandatory training applicable to all Trust staff, with support for ongoing CPD/training.

Additional responsibilities: may include training and implementation of audit, service evaluation, and other health activity.

Advertising date: 13 January 2026
Closing date: 27 January 2026
We welcome your application. This vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualificationsrich

• Upper 2nd class honours degree, or-status-higher, in psychology.
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Further studies in a relevant field.

Knowledge and Experience

Paid or unpaid experience with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice.
• Experience of Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary).

Skills and Competencies threatens

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including handling highly emotive contexts.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
• Application of psychological knowledge to contexts of mental health, cognitive impairment and disability.
• Administration of psychometric assessments.
• Delivery of psychological interventions.
• Meet mobility and geographical requirements of the post. Belediye

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) is required.

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust