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

Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

We have a vacancy for an assistant psychologist to work within the Trust's inpatient service, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic adults with significant co-occurring conditions (e.g. severe mental health conditions) who require admission to hospital. Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in supporting the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within a Positive Behaviour Support model) within Mitford. There will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision.

The post is based within Mitford but may require travel across the Trust's geographical patch.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified clinical psychologists in the delivery of psychological provision; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder will be involved in clinically related service delivery, administration, data collection, development of research projects, teaching and project work.

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.

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-137-AD

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle

NE3 3XT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2025

Closing date : 9th October 2025

We welcome your application and please get in touch if you would like to discuss the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th September 2025

Closing date : 9th October 2025

We welcome your application and please get in touch if you would like to discuss the job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualifications

Experience

Essential

Database and statistics Competence
Ability to work in MDTs
Experience of working with children and young people
Research and Audit Skills
Competence in managing research databases and statistics
Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.

Desirable

Prior AP experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of autistic people, people with a learning disability and other mental health conditions.

Desirable

Experience contributing to research reports and publications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualifications

Experience

Essential

Database and statistics Competence
Ability to work in MDTs
Experience of working with children and young people
Research and Audit Skills
Competence in managing research databases and statistics
Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.

Desirable

Prior AP experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of autistic people, people with a learning disability and other mental health conditions.

Desirable

Experience contributing to research reports and publications

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.