Job Summary
We are pleased to advertise for an Assistant Psychologists to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) working across the Corby/Kettering and Rushden/Wellingborough areas.
We request that applicants write a short piece (no more than 500 words) entitled:
“How might the psychological needs of someone over the age of 65 differ to those from earlier in adult life” and include this with their supporting information
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team to:
Provide psychological support for pateints under the care of the OPCMHT under the guidance of the psychologist working within the team
Collaborate in using outcome information to inform and develop good practice
Help develop systems and audit projects to allow any data collected to inform Trust management, commissioners, users and other relevant stakeholders of the needs of this population
- Offer enhanced neuropsychological assessment for more complex presentations within the service under the supervision of the clinical Psychologist for the team
Assist in the provision of support and strategies for those with identified cognitive impairment.
Co-facilitate supportive and psycho-educational groups and workshops
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Short statement
Essential
- Has completed short essay
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals with neurological impairment
- Experience in co-facilitating groups
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Has a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Eligible to gain a place on a local training course
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with complex mental health problems or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience completing cognitive and neuropsychological assessments
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- High standard of report writing
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to manage physical demands of extended psychometric and other psychological assessments
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
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: 28 May 2026
