Assistant Psychologist

Join to apply for the Assistant Psychologist role at NHS. Job Summary We encourage applications from under‑represented groups within the Psychology profession, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds and low‑income families. The ASPIRE scheme supports psychology graduates facing systemic barriers to accessing paid or unpaid assistant‑psychologist roles. We are looking for recent psychology graduates who are passionate about working in mental health services, are curious, supportive and eager to learn. This year we are offering three part‑time, paid placements, each lasting 6 months, to provide valuable clinical experience and help participants progress toward their career goals. Enfield Integrated Learning Disabilities Service (EILDS) St. Ann's Eating Disorder Service (SAEDS) Unplanned Care (inpatient wards and/or Same‑Day Emergency Services) Job Responsibilities Provide care equitably to all service users with an anti‑discriminatory approach, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Undertake protocol‑based psychological assessments, including self‑report measures, rating scales, structured observations and semi‑structured interviews. Assist in formulating and delivering care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of clients’ problems. Assist in developing, coordinating and running therapeutic groups. Work with other staff to assess service‑user care and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings. Develop a psychologically based framework for understanding and caring for all clients across all settings. Support clinicians with clinical‑related administration, audit, outcomes measurement, research projects and other projects as agreed with the supervisor. About North London NHS Foundation Trust North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to local people. Five‑Year Strategy Provide consistently high‑quality care closer to home. Ensure equity of outcome for all in partnership with North London boroughs. Offer great places to work, supporting staff to deliver outstanding care. Pioneer research, quality improvement and technology to be more effective. Benefits for Staff Leadership development and managers' programmes with many growth opportunities. Flexible working and support for a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme. Excellent internal staff network. Values Aligned With the Post Kindness Respect Collaboration Simplicity Empowerment Diversity Working with the Trust Employees may be required from time to time to work at different locations across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to assign staff to other locations it deems reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Details Date posted: 01 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 4 Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 per year, pro‑rata inclusive of HCAS Contract: Fixed‑term Duration: 6 months Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 455‑NLFT‑0498 Job location: St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE Person Specification Eligibility Criteria – Essential Have faced barriers to entering the psychology profession through unpaid work experience (see Application Guidelines). Intention to train as a clinical psychologist in the future. Must not have a paid post or be a postgraduate trainee in a university programme. Must not be studying towards or have completed a master’s degree (except conversion degree or MSci). Must not have held any previous paid Assistant Psychologist post or similar pre‑qualification psychological profession post including research posts. Eligibility Criteria – Other (Application Guidelines) Statement confirming requirements. Interest in and understanding of clinical psychology (max 100 words). Interest in improving equity of access to psychological services (max 100 words). Values or experiences showing capability to work with diverse populations (max 100 words). Other relevant personal qualities (max 50 words). Financial exclusion criteria and other factors (max 75 words). Qualifications – Essential Minimum of a 2:1 psychology BSc providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the BPS. Experience – Essential Experience supporting people with mental and/or physical health problems through employment, volunteering, lived experience, research or education. Experience supporting diverse communities. Experience – Desirable Experience of paid or unpaid direct care provision. Knowledge & Skills – Essential High‑level communication skills (written and verbal) with sensitivity and ability to work in emotive settings. Understanding of social determinants of health inequalities. Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems. Ability to apply psychological knowledge and theories. IT skills: video calls, databases, data analysis. Knowledge & Skills – Desirable Skillful in providing psychological care in a language(s) in addition to English. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and require a DBS check for any previous convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applicants who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled workers must present a criminal record from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past ten years; adult dependants (over 18) also subject to this requirement. Employer Details Trust: North London NHS Foundation Trust Address: St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE Website: https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr