Assistant PsychologistinNewcastle Upon TyneinNewcastle Upon TynePUBLISHED SUN 9 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
Regular supervision and mentorship from qualified psychologists, promoting professional development.
Hands-on experience in positive behaviour support and mental health assessments, valuable for future career paths in psychology.
Involvement in service evaluation and developments, allowing for contribution to improving mental health services.
Connections with the Clinical Psychology course at Newcastle University, providing networking and learning opportunities.
Dynamic working environment within the NHS, fostering personal and professional growth.
A chance to work with diverse client groups, enhancing cultural competence and understanding of various needs.
Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference! We're seeking a motivated Assistant Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you'll collaborate within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience in positive behaviour support and mental health assessments. With the guidance of an experienced psychologist, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, contribute to service evaluations, and engage with colleagues across various pathways to meet the diverse needs of the individuals we support.
At Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in building a diverse and talented workforce. We're committed to providing a nurturing environment for your professional growth, where your caring nature will flourish. If you hold an upper second-class honours degree in psychology and have experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing a fulfilling career in the NHS.
At Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in building a diverse and talented workforce. We're committed to providing a nurturing environment for your professional growth, where your caring nature will flourish. If you hold an upper second-class honours degree in psychology and have experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing a fulfilling career in the NHS.
Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
Regular supervision and mentorship from qualified psychologists, promoting professional development.
Hands-on experience in positive behaviour support and mental health assessments, valuable for future career paths in psychology.
Involvement in service evaluation and developments, allowing for contribution to improving mental health services.
Connections with the Clinical Psychology course at Newcastle University, providing networking and learning opportunities.
Dynamic working environment within the NHS, fostering personal and professional growth.
A chance to work with diverse client groups, enhancing cultural competence and understanding of various needs.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working with adults who have a learning disability and live in the community in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will have opportunities to develop skills in positive behaviour support, learning disability assessments and assessing and understanding mental health needs within this specialist team.
Main duties of the job
The posts are to work into the Positive Behavioural Support and the Mental Health pathways.
The post holder will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team, offering supervised assessments and clinical interventions within a Positive Behavioural Support model. You will receive regular supervision with a qualified psychologist within the service. There will be opportunities to contribute to service evaluation and service developments and opportunities to work with colleagues in other pathways to meet the needs of the clients we support. We have links with the Clinical Psychology course at Newcastle University, providing teaching and placements to trainees. This post will be based at Benton House, Newcastle.
About Us
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 now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-AB
Job locations
Benton House
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1QE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Find Attached Job Description For Full Details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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 2, 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).
Additional information 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 an
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working with adults who have a learning disability and live in the community in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will have opportunities to develop skills in positive behaviour support, learning disability assessments and assessing and understanding mental health needs within this specialist team.
Main duties of the job
The posts are to work into the Positive Behavioural Support and the Mental Health pathways.
The post holder will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team, offering supervised assessments and clinical interventions within a Positive Behavioural Support model. You will receive regular supervision with a qualified psychologist within the service. There will be opportunities to contribute to service evaluation and service developments and opportunities to work with colleagues in other pathways to meet the needs of the clients we support. We have links with the Clinical Psychology course at Newcastle University, providing teaching and placements to trainees. This post will be based at Benton House, Newcastle.
About Us
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 now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Date posted
06 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-AB
Job locations
Benton House
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1QE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Find Attached Job Description For Full Details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
- Further studies in relevant field
- Experience in older adults or learning disabilities
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Experience of Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary)
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions
- Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
- Further studies in relevant field
- Experience in older adults or learning disabilities
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Experience of Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary)
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Experience of administering psychometric assessments
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions
- Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
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 2, 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).
Additional information 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 an
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK, several skills and qualifications are generally expected. While specific requirements may vary by employer, here are some key skills and attributes that are typically valuable for this role:
1. Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology or a closely related field, typically at least at the upper second-class level (2:1) is usually required.
- Knowledge of Psychological Principles: Understanding of psychological theories, research methods, and statistics.
2. Experience
- Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological or clinical setting is often beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid roles that involve direct contact with clients.
- Research Experience: Experience in conducting or assisting with psychological research can be advantageous.
3. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Written Communication: Strong writing skills for documenting assessments, reports, and research findings.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Rapport Building: Ability to empathize with clients and build strong therapeutic relationships.
- Active Listening: Skill in listening to clients’ concerns and responding appropriately.
5. Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, assess clients' needs, and contribute to treatment plans.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges and developing effective solutions.
6. Organizational Skills
- Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Record Keeping: Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and healthcare staff.
8. Sensitivity and Professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Awareness of ethical considerations in psychology.
9. Adaptability and Resilience
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful situations effectively.
10. Continued Professional Development
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of psychology, including engaging in relevant training and workshops.
Additional Considerations:
- Membership in Professional Bodies: While not always required, registration with organizations like the British Psychological Society (BPS) may enhance your qualifications.
- Specialized Skills: Depending on the specific area the role is focused on (e.g., clinical, educational, forensic psychology), additional specialized skills may be relevant.
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