Higher Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Carlisle, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Learning Disability Inpatient Psychology team in North Cumbria, working within a multi-disciplinary team including a Clinical Psychologist.
You will be working on to Edenwood which is a 5 bedded unit working with service users who exhibit significant behaviours that challenge. Within the unit, the role of psychology is hugely valued in terms of supporting the assessment, formulation and care planning for this vulnerable group of people, and ultimately to facilitate successful discharge from the unit. The unit utilises the Positive Behaviour Support model to understand needs and formulate plans to reduce distress and facilitate improved wellbeing. You will also be working with and supporting family and carers during transition and discharge. You will working under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist and supporting their role in providing advice, consultation, and training to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment.
You will also be part of the wider Inpatient Psychological Services in North Cumbria which consists of Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. You will have access to regular supervision and CPD.
The post holder’s main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.
The post holder will produce assessment and intervention professional reports.
The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.
The post holder will receive direct weekly clinical supervision from a Principal Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.
The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS both now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We believe in the development of our staff and the post holder will be encouraged to engage in continued professional development opportunities appropriate to their role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
**Advertising date**: 7 th October 2025
**Closing date**: 21 st October 2025

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