Job Summary
As an Assistant Psychologist working within a community team you will be supervised and work closely with the qualified psychologist within the locality. You will be a key part of the MDT and under the supervision of the qualified psychologist, undertake joint and one-to-one work with older people who have complex psychological needs of an organic and/or functional nature. You will have opportunities to support quality improvement and link with other Assistants across Older Adult services for reflective practice and project work. The other half of the post will include offering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, under supervision within our In Reach to Care Home Service (IRTCH). This service offers input to services users living in care homes. Working with older people is a truly rewarding experience and making a difference to their lives and enabling them to fulfil their potential is priceless.
Not only would you be joining a multi-disciplinary team who truly values your contribution but you would also be welcomed to a friendly and talented Older Adult Psychology Team with a well-defined and clear structure. The Divisional Lead Psychologist is committed to raising the profile of the team and the influence of psychology across the organisation, enabling other professionals and leaders to think psychologically and systemically to support and enhance the organisation, client care, and staff well-being.
Main duties of the job
In line with the banding of the post and its service context, and under the supervision of a qualified psychologist to be involved in:
- Multi-disciplinary training and development
- Service audit and development
- 1-1 work with functional clients and working with clients in residential settings with dementia.
- Neuro psychological assessments
- Service evaluation and research
- Bring an understanding of psychological change processes to own role within MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology that allows Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership with the BPS
Desirable
- Registration with BPS
- Evidence of ongoing study and development
- Further qualifications relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of research and audit
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Awareness of risk assessment and risk management relevant to the role
- Understanding of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group (define if required).
- Knowledge of audit and research methodology
- Awareness of social inclusion agenda
Desirable
- Experience of conducting psychometric assessments
Skills
Essential
- Communicate verbally and in writing effectively, to a wide range of people
- Conduct a literature review
- Develop teaching materials including PowerPoints
- Develop literature for the service
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in challenging circumstances
- Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative and know when to come for supervision
- Able to work under supervision
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self-aware and committed to personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
Desirable
- Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.
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: 04 December 2025
