About this role
Job summary
Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.
About the Role
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.
About You
A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.
Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.
Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.
Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.
What We Offer
Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist.
Opportunities for professional development and training within the memory service.
A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care.
Interested?
We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with memory difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following:
To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within the Memory Assessment Service by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary diagnostic meetings.
Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources.
Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.
Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.
Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials.
Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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. Basic IT skills
Desirable
Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning. Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion 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 of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care Evidence / knowledge of promoting / supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills and Competencies Essential
Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills Evidence of good time management skills Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
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).
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Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maister Court
Hauxwell Grove, Middlesex Road
Hull
HU8 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)