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Assistant Psychologist
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2336147
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist Paediatric Psychology Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking valuable NHS experience before pursuing further professional training in Clinical Psychology or related professions.
Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support children, young people and families affected by a range of physical health conditions. You will contribute to clinical work, service evaluation, audit, research and resource development as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This six-month fixed-term post has been developed through NHS England funding to increase access to psychology careers and provide paid clinical experience opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists who may otherwise face barriers to entering the profession. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage, caring responsibilities or other barriers to traditional psychology career pathways.
Applicants must be available to attend interview on 29th September 2026 .
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Support psychological assessment and intervention activities under supervision.
- Assist with service evaluation, audit and research projects.
- Administer, score and summarise outcome measures.
- Develop patient information and psychoeducational resources.
- Support data collection and reporting activities.
- Work alongside paediatric multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities.
About us
What We Offer
- Regular supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists.
- Experience within a specialist NHS Paediatric Psychology Service.
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Access to a wider network of Assistant Psychologists across York Hospital, including colleagues within the Adult Psychological Medicine Service, providing peer support, shared learning, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.
- Excellent preparation for future postgraduate psychology training.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-8198029-AP-FH
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology and/or research design and analysis
- Experience working with Children and Families
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of multidisciplinary working
- An understanding of psychometric evaluation
- Use of statistical programmes and analyses
Desirable
- Experience of physical health conditions
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Skills
Essential
- A positive and professional attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Highly developed ICT skills
- Ability to work as part of a health care team.
- High-level of developed communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate with medical and nursing staff.
- Experience using computers for creation and management of databases or data-analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows.
Desirable
- Skills in the administration and scoring of psychometric measures and other psychological tests, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology and/or research design and analysis
- Experience working with Children and Families
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of multidisciplinary working
- An understanding of psychometric evaluation
- Use of statistical programmes and analyses
Desirable
- Experience of physical health conditions
- Experience of working in a health care setting.
Skills
Essential
- A positive and professional attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Highly developed ICT skills
- Ability to work as part of a health care team.
- High-level of developed communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate with medical and nursing staff.
- Experience using computers for creation and management of databases or data-analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows.
Desirable
- Skills in the administration and scoring of psychometric measures and other psychological tests, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
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).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 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 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)