Job summary
Are you a psychology graduate with a strong interest in staff wellbeing, research, and conflict resolution? Are you motivated to develop your skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary NHS service?
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Research Assistant Psychologist (Band 5) to join the Staff Psychology and Wellbeing Service (SPWS). This is an exciting opportunity to support high quality staff wellbeing, mediation and conflict resolution work at a leading NHS Trust, while gaining valuable experience in research, service evaluation and psychological service delivery.
You will work closely with the Research Associate on grant application and funding, as well as the Mediation Coordinator on a day to day basis supporting the conflict resolution pathway. Beyond this the postholder will have regular contact with Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, mediators and wider colleagues across the Trust, supporting staff through psychologically informed pathways and contributing to the ongoing development and evaluation of services. The service has a large cohort of clinical and counselling trainees as well as other assistant psychologists. This role would suit a psychology graduate aiming to pursue further training in clinical, counselling or health psychology, or a related career in NHS service development and research.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the delivery and development of service research and evaluation capabilities, staff psychology, wellbeing and mediation services across UCLH. Key aspects of the role include supporting research, audit and service evaluation activity; collecting, managing and analysing clinical and service data; and coordinating administrative processes that underpin effective service delivery.
You will assist qualified psychologists and mediators in delivering individual and group based wellbeing and conflict resolution interventions, including workshops and seminars for staff. The role involves coordinating referrals, appointments and group activity, maintaining accurate electronic records, and supporting the dissemination of resources, reports and service updates.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with colleagues across the Trust, communicating sensitively and professionally, particularly when working with staff experiencing distress or workplace conflict. Regular supervision and professional development are integral parts of all aspects of the role.
The role is varied and we have had great success in our AP’s getting onto doctoral clinical psychology courses and PhD / Clinical Associate roles.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above), or equivalent relevant degree (e.g. social science, health sciences)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Knowledge of psychological assessment principles and outcome measurement
- Knowledge of research methods, service evaluation and audit
- Working knowledge of statistical or data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new databases/systems
- Knowledge of staff wellbeing, common mental health difficulties and healthcare contexts
Desirable
- Postgraduate study or relevant experience in psychology, wellbeing, research or service evaluation
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation or workplace conflict processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Experience of working with people with wellbeing, mental or physical health needs
- Experience of working in NHS, healthcare, public sector or similar organisations
- Experience using databases, electronic records or structured data entry systems
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- Experience coordinating appointments, groups, workshops or service activity
Desirable
- Experience of research, audit or service evaluation activity
- Experience supporting group based or facilitated interventions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Well developed listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively, particularly in conflict related contexts
- Ability to work independently while seeking support appropriately
- Ability to set up, maintain and accurately use databases or spreadsheets
- Ability to collect, collate and interpret service and evaluation data
- Ability to support psychological and wellbeing interventions under supervision
- Ability to support implementation of new systems and service processes
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels and external stakeholders
- Ability to produce clear written reports, summaries and management information
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Calm, empathic, warm and professional approach
- Reliability, consistency and motivation to learn
- Willingness to participate in CPD, supervision and training
- Interest in research practice integration and service improvement
Desirable
- Ability to identify own development needs and support induction of others
Values
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust values: safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and NHS Equality Act duties
Infection Prevention and Control
Essential
- Commitment to adhering to IPC policies and training
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in supervision effectively
- Experience or understanding of trauma informed practice
- Ability to work in a hybrid model (onsite and remote)
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: 01 September 2026
