Assistant Psychologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
The Assistant Psychologist will join the Neuropsychology Department at Southmead Hospital, which provides services in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves conducting neuropsychological assessments under supervision and may include providing interventions and contributing to research. Training will be provided to develop necessary knowledge and skills. The post-holder will work with patients affected by various neurological conditions.
Essential criteria
- Bachelor level qualification in Psychology at 2:1 or higher
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Neuropsychology
- Work experience
- Experience working in a healthcare environment or with people with neurological conditions
- Experience working as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychology department
- Education/Training
- Bachelor level qualification in Psychology at 2:1 or higher
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- MSc in Neuropsychology
- Work experience
- Experience working in a healthcare environment or with people with neurological conditions
- Experience working as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychology department
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
The Department of Neuropsychologyat Southmead Hospitalis seekinga dynamicindividualto join our team asan Assistant Psychologist.Our department provides services within inpatient and outpatient settings, including specialist teams in NeurosurgeryandCognitive Neurology. Wecollaborate with other disciplinesin theClinicalNeurosciences, and we are affiliated with the University of Bristolpost-graduate programs in Clinical Neuropsychology
Main duties of the job
TheAssistant Psychologistpost will involveconducting neuropsychological assessmentsunder the supervision of a Clinical Neuropsychologist / Clinical Psychologist.Trainingwill be provided for the post-holder to develop the knowledge and skillsrequired.There may be opportunities to provide interventions/treatment under the supervision of a Clinical Neuropsychologist/Psychologist and to be involved in research and audit projects.If you are interested in this post,you are advised toapply without delay.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in th
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