Band 4 Assistant Psychologist-Bristol
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This Assistant Psychologist role supports the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) in its transformation towards a needs-led model of care for autistic adults. The post-holder will primarily assist the Researcher in Residence with service evaluation, audit, data collection, and research to shape future autism services. There may also be opportunities to contribute to clinical activities like assessment and intervention. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally innovative program and gain experience in applied research and service improvement within a specialist multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
- Support the evaluation, development and implementation of the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) transformation programme.
- Assist with service evaluation, audit, co-production, data collection, literature reviews and research activities.
- Contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of a novel needs-led model of care for autistic adults.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary diagnostic team in delivering specialist autism assessments.
- Contribute to the ongoing running and evaluation of the BASS diagnostic clinic.
- Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of psycho-educational groups and other community-based interventions.
Essential criteria
- Good Honours degree in Psychology (i.e. 2:1 and above)
- Experience of conducting research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Experience of conducting psychological assessments under supervision
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- IT skills related to data handling and analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate research experience
- Statistical knowledge.
- Understanding of common mental health problems and their management in primary care
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
- Good Honours degree in Psychology (i.e. 2:1 and above)
- Experience of conducting research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Experience of conducting psychological assessments under supervision
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- IT skills related to data handling and analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
- Post-graduate research experience
- Statistical knowledge.
- Understanding of common mental health problems and their management in primary care
- Experience of co-facilitating groups
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 3d
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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist-Bristol
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS). BASS is currently undertaking a major transformation programme, moving from a predominantly diagnostic-led service towards a needs-led model of care for autistic adults.
The primary purpose of this post is to support the Researcher in Residence in the evaluation and development of this innovative service transformation. The successful candidate will contribute to service evaluation, audit, data collection, research and co-production activities, helping to generate the evidence needed to shape future autism services. There may also be opportunities to contribute to clinical activity within the service, including assessment, intervention and service development work.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a nationally innovative programme of work and contribute to the development of a new model of autism care. Experience of working with autistic adults and/or people with neurodevelopmental differences is desirable, alongside excellent written, organisational and interpersonal skills. A degree in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society is essential.
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