Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Team. Our service works with individuals across the community pathway, including people transitioning from secure hospitals. Many of the people we support have a history of, or are at risk of, behaviours that have brought them into contact with the criminal justice system. This makes for a varied, meaningful role with rich learning opportunities for those interested in forensic and community mental health.

This brand-new post offers a unique opportunity to help shape how psychological approaches are embedded within the team. Working under the supervision of a Principal Forensic Psychologist, you will contribute to assessments, formulations, interventions, and the delivery of psychologically informed care. You will also assist with audits, data collection, service development projects, and the implementation of evidence-based practice across the service.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, good organisation, and the ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary environment. You should bring curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care. This role provides excellent experience for those interested in forensic or community mental health settings and offers valuable exposure for individuals considering future clinical training pathways.

 

Main duties of the job

The main duties will involve:

 

  • Support the delivery of evidence-based psychological care under the supervision of a Principal Forensic Psychologist.
  • Assist in completing psychological assessments, gathering clinical information, and contributing to formulations.
  • Support the delivery of low-intensity interventions within the Community Forensic Team.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and the development of safety-focused care plans.
  • Assist with clinically related audits, service evaluation, data collection, and the production of reports to support service improvement.
  • Help embed psychologically informed practice across the multidisciplinary team by sharing observations, contributing to discussions, and supporting reflective work.
  • Communicate sensitively with service users, carers, and partner agencies, often around complex or emotive information.
  • Organise and prioritise your own workload, balancing clinical activity, supervision, and administrative tasks.
  • Maintain accurate records, adhere to confidentiality and data protection standards, and uphold Trust policies and professional codes of conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in Psychology
  • A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion

Desirable

  • Evidence of current CPD/ or equivalent knowledge/learning.
  • Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
  • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area

Desirable

  • Evidence/ knowledge of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

  • Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
  • Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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: 05 December 2025

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