Job Summary
We are a warm, welcoming and evolving team seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support our needs-led model of care within Children’s at UHP.
The role supports both children and young people with physical health difficulties and also those with neurodivergence, offering flexible, proportionate psychological input based on individual need rather than diagnosis. Working under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, you will support assessments, deliver delegated, protocol-based interventions, contribute to group work and resources, and help embed psychologically informed practice across MDT pathways.
We are looking for someone with a psychology degree (2:1 or above with GBC), experience working with children or families, and an interest in neuroaffirmative, child-centred practice. You will be adaptable, compassionate, and comfortable working within a service undergoing positive change.
We offer regular supervision, development opportunities, and a genuinely kind and inclusive team culture. We look forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist…
Support psychological assessments for children and young people through standardised measures, observations, and information gathering. Co-deliver delegated, low-intensity and protocol-based interventions, including individual and group psychoeducation, under supervision. Develop and adaptaccessible, neurodiversity-affirming resources for families. Maintain accurate clinical records and support reports, referrals, waiting lists, and outcome monitoring. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and MDT working within a needs-led, child-centred model of care.Work in line with safeguarding, confidentiality, and Trust policies, and engage fully in supervision and professional development
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with Children and Young People
- Demonstrable experience in research methods and collation of data
- Understanding of evidence-based psychological therapies and their application
- Demonstrable experience with data entry, administrative tasks, or record keeping in a professional setting
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working with Neurodivergent Children and Young People
- Demonstrable experience of working with Children and Young People with complex health needs
- Demonstrable experience working within an NHS setting
- Demonstrable experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrable experience of assessment tools, rating scales, or structured interviews
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in Psychology, at 2:1 accredited by BPS
Desirable
- Additional qualifications or course attendance in Children’s or a related field
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to receive and communicate verbally and in writing, complex sensitive information in a manner appropriate to a range of emotive situations or audiences
- Ability to analyse and manage a range of clinical assessment and/or research data in the light of relevant psychological theory.
- Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines
- Standard keyboard skills and a sound understanding basic data skills (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, entering scores, using templates)
- Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology including a range of types of data analysis practiced within the field of psychology
- Capacity to manage exposure to distressing and emotive situations.
Desirable
- Ability to administer (under supervision) psychometric test materials.
Diposition/Attitude/Motivation
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Enthusiastic, motivated, reliable, able to work flexibly and independently
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and engage effectively with people of all backgrounds
- Capacity to build therapeutic relationships and maintain a compassionate, patient-centred approach
Other
Essential
- Ability to use and engage effectively with clinical supervision
Desirable
- Understanding of and commitment to NHS value
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 May 2026
