Assistant Psychologist | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

This is fantastic opportunity for a new graduate of psychology or an experienced practitioner to become an Assistant Psychologist on the older adult ward in Scunthorpe. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team providing acute care, assessment and treatment to a cohort of older people with either dementia or difficulties with mental health requiring an admission.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has the necessary skills to make therapeutic relationships easily and who is creative and can work as part of a team. You will work with a Clinical Psychologist on the ward but within a wider older adult psychology team across the Care Group.

• To assist the Clinical Psychologist in the assessment and delivery of psychological treatment in an older adult inpatient setting.

• To complete file reviews and initial formulations to assist the psychological care of patients admitted to the ward.

• To support neuropsychological assessment for organic patients in the inpatient setting

• To co-lead group work in the inpatient setting

• To support off-ward activities in terms of behavioural activation and for observations

• Complete literature reviews as required by the Clinical Psychologist

• Looking for an enthusiastic team player to enhance the psychology ward offer

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

This advert closes on Monday 27 Jul 2026

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