Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term appointment for twelve months in the North East Cumbria Community Treatment Team (CTT). As an Assistant Psychologist you would be part of a team offering psychological interventions as part of the wider MDT. We are recruiting to posts across pathways, supporting psychological interventions to service users under our Community Mental Health Services. Successful applicants will receive regular supervision and support from Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapists, other therapeutic modalities, multi-disciplinary staff, and peer workers.
As a team we offer a range of therapies as part of the MDT. We offer Community Mental Health treatments across North Cumbria to those presenting with significant mental health difficulties and offer an MDT approach to our interventions.
We have clinical pathways relating to Psychosis, complex emotional needs/ difficulties (including Personality Difficulties and Disorder) and other presentations (such as Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, Severe Depression and Anxieties). We work alongside a range of specialist, NHS and third sector services, such as for those presenting with a range of other difficulties.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm and an interest in working with people with a range of presenting difficulties and needs. The post holder will gain experience in a range of clinical and other areas.
We have links with the Newcastle and Lancaster DClinPsy courses, and as part of the Assistant Psychologist role you will be supported to further your development and career, including applications for Clinical Psychology training courses.
Some of the roles that would be included within this post includes:
o Group work (evidence-based)
o 1:1 Psychological Interventions, including PSI (psycho-social interventions) and staying well plans
o Joint assessments of service users and/ or family members
o Neuropsychological assessments
o Observing/ shadowing/ supporting the work of accredited therapists, MHWPs, Trainees
o Supporting our data management, e.g. referrals for therapy and groups, waiting lists, engaging service users regarding their attendance at groups
o Supporting Psychological and MDT audits
o Observing/ shadowing/ supporting team formulations and formulation meetings
o Attending and supporting teaching and training relating to the evidence-based practice of the psychological therapists and MDT staff
o Working with and alongside a range of staff members including Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Nurses, Social workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers, Peer Supporters.
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
This post covers North East Cumbria (Carlisle and Eden Valley) and the post holder will need to travel across the locality, with the option to be based in Carlisle. The selection process involves formal interview and you will require Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance before commencement of duties.
The successful candidate will provide standardised assessments, psychosocial interventions (CBT-informed), supporting the MDT, regular audit and service evaluation. This is a varied role, you will receive a range of support and supervision, and weekly supervision from a Senior Psychological Therapist.
You will deliver interventions to support people to work towards their goals, using principles such as behavioural activation and graded exposure, psychoeducation, staying well planning, and potentially much more. You will be responsible for supporting the therapists and the wider team to monitor targets, as well as supporting the service to evaluate what it is offering in terms of psychological interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work as part of the psychological interventions staffing and the wider MDT in North East Cumbria CTT. The focus of this post will be supporting the qualified Psychological Therapists to provide assessment, formulation and interventions for a range of mental health difficulties. In addition to direct contact with service users in person, remotely or on the telephone, there would be a range of indirect experience in MDT working via pathway and complex case meetings. You would also be required to carry out various other clinical aspects of the role, and complete documentation on Rio. It is also expected that the post holder will contribute to service development projects and audit within the team, as required. The duties and role may change and evolve due to ongoing service demands but there will be clear tasks/objectives/projects and ongoing supervision from qualified psychology staffing to support the role.
It is essential that you hold an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (or equivalent as recognised by the BPS).
Service specific training - Staff will attend a range of statutory and mandatory training applicable to all staff in the Trust. In addition, we are supportive of ongoing CPD/ training needs specific to the role and area.
Additional skills and competencies and duties required to fulfil the role - You may also be expected to undertake training and implementation of audit and service evaluation and other related health activity.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th January 2026
Closing date : 27th January 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work as part of the psychological interventions staffing and the wider MDT in North East Cumbria CTT. The focus of this post will be supporting the qualified Psychological Therapists to provide assessment, formulation and interventions for a range of mental health difficulties. In addition to direct contact with service users in person, remotely or on the telephone, there would be a range of indirect experience in MDT working via pathway and complex case meetings. You would also be required to carry out various other clinical aspects of the role, and complete documentation on Rio. It is also expected that the post holder will contribute to service development projects and audit within the team, as required. The duties and role may change and evolve due to ongoing service demands but there will be clear tasks/objectives/projects and ongoing supervision from qualified psychology staffing to support the role.
It is essential that you hold an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (or equivalent as recognised by the BPS).
Service specific training - Staff will attend a range of statutory and mandatory training applicable to all staff in the Trust. In addition, we are supportive of ongoing CPD/ training needs specific to the role and area.
Additional skills and competencies and duties required to fulfil the role - You may also be expected to undertake training and implementation of audit and service evaluation and other related health activity.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th January 2026
Closing date : 27th January 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further studies in relevant field
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 Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary)
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.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
Desirable
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions
- Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further studies in relevant field
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 Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary)
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.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
Desirable
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions
- Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
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.
