Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-032-JW-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
We wish to recruit a Temporary Assistant Psychologist to support the development of the Cumberland Neurodevelopmental pathway pilot. This post will appeal to Psychology Graduates who are excited by the prospect of service development and improving the experiences of neurodivergent children in North Cumbria.
Under the guidance of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist you will work within Cumberland County Council and across two NHS Trusts. You will use your psychological knowledge and analytical skills to provide training, evaluate the pathway, and effect change in statutory systems.
Main duties of the job
The role is a 12-month fixed term contract which is ideal for gaining experience in neurodevelopmental differences, audit and service development. The project aims to develop early intervention and pre-diagnostic support for children. Your main responsibilities will be around the development and delivery of training for diverse groups and the evaluation (with colleagues). It is important that the candidate appreciates the importance of neuroaffirmative language and thinking as co-production with young people and families will be key.
The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd May 2025
Closing date : 6th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Research and Audit Skills
- Competence in managing research databases and statistics
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Database and statistics Competence
- Ability to work in MDTs
- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable criteria
- Experience in forensic setting
- Prior AP experience
- Experience in mental health setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable criteria
- Experience contributing to research reports and publications
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Jennifer Marrs
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01900 705800
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