We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join a team of Psychologists working in the long term musculoskeletal condition / persistent pain management pathway within Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service. We offer a range of psychological approaches to support patients living with persistent pain. We work closely with our physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job would be to support the psychology team in:
- the preparation, delivery and auditing of group-based pain management programme
- the development, recording and monitoring outcome measures for group and 1:1 psychological interventions
- triaging patients referred to the psychology pathway for suitability for short-term psychological work around pain management
- the development, delivery and evaluation of in-service training for colleagues
- service-based research projects as well as projects linked with Doctorate in Clinical Psychology courses at Teesside and Newcastle universities.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Single honours degree (upper second class or higher) in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Paid or voluntary experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist or alongside a Clinical Psychologist
- Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office and statistical packages for data analysis
- Experience of conducting literature searches and reviews
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups with psychological difficulties
- Experience of working with groups
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of developmental processes from childhood to old age
- Understanding the needs of individuals with psychological difficulties
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge and skills to a healthcare setting
- Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
Desirable
- An understanding of the psychological needs of patients
- Presentation skills
- High level report writing
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: 31 August 2025
