Assistant Psychologist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 to £31,157 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Name: Sarah Goodfellow Position: Lead Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist Email: sarah.goodfellow6@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3925143 Interview Date: 20th October Why you should join our Team This post is hosted in the Department of Paediatric Psychology (DPP), which currently has over 30 clinicians working in specialty teams, who have been at the forefront of digital developments (digital clinics, short courses and record keeping). The DPP is academically ambitious with links to the expanding DClinPsych Programme and Schools of Psychology, Medicine and Healthcare at the University of Leeds. This role is based in the Martin Wing, Leeds General Infirmary and the post holder will be mainly working on site from the team office, shared with other teams within the Paediatric Psychology department. The team is friendly and supportive and will provide the opportunity for the postholder to develop their skills within the role. The Trust offers child-care voucher and cycle-to-work schemes, a salary-sacrifice, lease car arrangement and a healthcare-fund program, as well as on-site facilities (such as day care nurseries and gyms). Please note, the opportunity to apply for this post may be closed early depending on the number of applications received. What you will bring to the role To undertake neurocognitive assessments of paediatric patients and research participants To undertake data collection, data entry and analysis. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature. To provide coordination and assist in the running of the research activities. To be responsible for organising and co-ordinating own workload. To work constructively with other staff involved in the research project. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, Trust and Department policies and procedures. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by the Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.