Assistant Psychologist Job at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS... (Carlisle)

Assistant Psychologist

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS...

Location:
United Kingdom , Carlisle

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

27485.00 - 30162.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term appointment for twelve months in the North East Cumbria Community Treatment Team (CTT). As an Assistant Psychologist you would be part of a team offering psychological interventions as part of the wider MDT. We are recruiting to posts across pathways, supporting psychological interventions to service users under our Community Mental Health Services. Successful applicants will receive regular supervision and support from Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapists, other therapeutic modalities, multi-disciplinary staff, and peer workers. As a team we offer a range of therapies as part of the MDT. We offer Community Mental Health treatments across North Cumbria to those presenting with significant mental health difficulties and offer an MDT approach to our interventions. We have clinical pathways relating to Psychosis, complex emotional needs/ difficulties (including Personality Difficulties and Disorder) and other presentations (such as Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, Severe Depression and Anxieties). We work alongside a range of specialist, NHS and third sector services, such as for those presenting with a range of other difficulties.

Job Responsibility:

Group work (evidence-based)
1:1 Psychological Interventions, including PSI (psycho-social interventions) and staying well plans
Joint assessments of service users and/ or family members
Neuropsychological assessments
Observing/ shadowing/ supporting the work of accredited therapists, MHWPs, Trainees
Supporting our data management, e.g. referrals for therapy and groups, waiting lists, engaging service users regarding their attendance at groups
Supporting Psychological and MDT audits
Observing/ shadowing/ supporting team formulations and formulation meetings
Attending and supporting teaching and training relating to the evidence-based practice of the psychological therapists and MDT staff
Working with and alongside a range of staff members including Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Nurses, Social workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers, Peer Supporters
Provide standardised assessments, psychosocial interventions (CBT-informed), supporting the MDT, regular audit and service evaluation
Deliver interventions to support people to work towards their goals, using principles such as behavioural activation and graded exposure, psychoeducation, staying well planning
Supporting the therapists and the wider team to monitor targets
Supporting the service to evaluate what it is offering in terms of psychological interventions
Supporting the qualified Psychological Therapists to provide assessment, formulation and interventions for a range of mental health difficulties
Direct contact with service users in person, remotely or on the telephone
Indirect experience in MDT working via pathway and complex case meetings
Carry out various other clinical aspects of the role, and complete documentation on Rio
Contribute to service development projects and audit within the team

Requirements:

Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology
Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Knowledge of evidence based practice
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
Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced clearance before commencement of duties

Nice to have:

Further studies in relevant field
Experience of Assistant Psychologist work (paid or voluntary)
Experience of administering psychometric assessments
Experience of delivering psychological interventions
Be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

What we offer:

Regular supervision and support from Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapists, other therapeutic modalities, multi-disciplinary staff, and peer workers
Supported to further your development and career, including applications for Clinical Psychology training courses
Dynamic working environment in which to build a career
Supportive of ongoing CPD/ training needs specific to the role and area

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
January 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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