• Job Description

  Req#: C9346-26-0340?language=en&page=262&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team covering Derwentside and Chester Le Street. This is a rewarding role supporting the Psychological team working within a community setting.

  You will work closely with psychology team, MDT, and partner agencies to help deliver psychologically informed approaches.

  You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

  Main duties of the job

  Support the delivery of psychologically informed interventions.

  Assist with the development of psychological informed care.

  Contribute to the assessment of clients and psychological formulation under supervision.

  Provide 1:1 structured support sessions, focusing on emotional regulation, problem solving, and engagement.

  Collect, record, and analyse data for service evaluation, outcome measures, and quality monitoring (e.g. PROMs, CROM, HONOS).

  Support staff reflective practice sessions and contribute to staff training activities as directed by qualified psychology staff.

  Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and risk management processes.

  Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with NHS and trust policies.

  About us

  You will be part of a supportive psychology team committed to improving outcomes for working age adults. Our service places high value on staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development. You will receive regular clinical supervision, training opportunities, and access to a wider network of psychological services within the Trust.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  346-DDA-049-26

  Job locations

  Derwent Clinic

  Shotley Bridge Hospital

  Consett

  DH8 0NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

  Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in psychology.
  • Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services.
  • Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)

  Knowledge/ Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of communicating sensitive information
  • Experience of work interacting with the public
  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
  • An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
  • Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
  • Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
  • Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities

  Desirable

  • Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
  • Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
  • Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
  • Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio
  • Experience of using psychometric assessments
  • Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
  • An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in psychology.
  • Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services.
  • Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)

  Knowledge/ Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of communicating sensitive information
  • Experience of work interacting with the public
  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
  • An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
  • Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
  • Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
  • Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities

  Desirable

  • Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
  • Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
  • Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
  • Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio
  • Experience of using psychometric assessments
  • Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
  • An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Derwent Clinic

  Shotley Bridge Hospital

  Consett

  DH8 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Derwent Clinic

  Shotley Bridge Hospital

  Consett

  DH8 0NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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