Assistant Psychologist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wallsend, NE28 7PD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
To assist in research projects and/or project work including clinically related administration, conduct of audits, and the collection and interpretation of research data under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist where tasks are agreed and reviewed at appropriate intervals. To support with assessment, formulation, and intervention work, working under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologists. The post-holder may also support with facilitating group-based interventions including DBT skills and CFT parent/carer support groups. There will be opportunities for shadowing Psychologists trained in a variety of evidence-based interventions. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.