Assistant Psychologist - OPMH Inpatient
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the Older People's Services inpatient team, focusing on dementia care and older adult mental health. The post-holder will support assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with memory difficulties under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. It offers an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates to gain clinical experience and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
- Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals.
- Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies.
- Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification in Psychology
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion.
- Basic IT skills
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area.
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning.
- Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence / knowledge of promoting / supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
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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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist - OPMH Inpatient
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
" Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People's Services
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health.
About the Role
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected or diagnosed dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families.
About You
A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential.
Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable.
Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.
Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently.
What We Offer
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