Job summary
Summary of Post:
We are seeking a Fixed-Term Assistant Psychologist to work as part of the Older People's Psychology Team. The following are essential to the post:
Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or disabilities.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice
High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances, and to be able to communicate with families, carers and other professional staff.
Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
The following are desirable for the post:
Previous experience working with older people, either within a mental health setting or in another relevant area.
A desire to explore a career in Psychology.
Experience of database management and clinical audit
Main duties of the job
You will be a valued member of our team offering (under supervision) psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
You will contribute to the governance of the department, including research and audit opportunities, and to the wider Older Persons' Mental Health Service, attending MDTs and service-wide meetings where appropriate.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Thepost holder will be working as part of the psychology department in the Older Persons' Community Mental Health Team, which is based at Bensham Hospital in Gateshead. The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist and alongside a multidisciplinary team comprising of Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner and Mental Health Support Workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will be assisting with psychological assessments and the development of formulations; supervised to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions; assisting with the administration of neuropsychological assessments; designing, conducting and disseminating service audits; and attending and representing psychology in MDT meetings. This role also requires the postholder to take a lead on clinically relevant administrative tasks e.g. maintaining the neuropsychological test resources and maintaining the departments governance processes. This is a diverse role, designed to support the post holder's ongoing professional development.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th June 2025
Closing date : 1st July 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy will close early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will be assisting with psychological assessments and the development of formulations; supervised to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions; assisting with the administration of neuropsychological assessments; designing, conducting and disseminating service audits; and attending and representing psychology in MDT meetings. This role also requires the postholder to take a lead on clinically relevant administrative tasks e.g. maintaining the neuropsychological test resources and maintaining the departments governance processes. This is a diverse role, designed to support the post holder's ongoing professional development.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th June 2025
Closing date : 1st July 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy will close early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing.
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
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.
