Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 6 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 383-SPE-6110-25
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Andrew's House
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Psychologist to work with the Psychology Team in our Community Support Team (CST) for adults with a learning disability.
You would be joining a friendly and well-established team of Psychologists who provide psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary community team.
The post will require you to work under the supervision of a registered Psychologist to complete psychological assessments and interventions.
The LD Psychology Team are passionate about their work and have developed new initiatives to be responsive in meeting the needs of those using the service; this post will continue to support their implementation and evaluation, providing opportunities to contribute to ongoing service development.
The LD Psychology Team is part of a strong and progressive Division of Psychology and Psychological Therapies (DP&PT), whilst being embedded in the multi-disciplinary teams of the LD CST. The post will therefore offer opportunities for multi-disciplinary practice, and progression of experience and skill as an Assistant Psychologist.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist who is motivated to support people with learning disabilities to live their best life.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To support and enhance the psychological care of clients receiving a service from Psychologists working within Adult Learning Disability Services, Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
To work across all sectors of care, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed by a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. To assist in the clinically related administration, audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
This post is working specifically within the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Support Team; We would be seeking a candidate with significant skills and experience in this specialised area.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
You would be welcomed into a vibrant, flexible, forward thinking Trust and Division, where ideas and innovation are welcomed and psychological thinking is at the forefront of development. You will use your energy to deliver psychological care, working across beautiful Derbyshire delivering in local communities with MDT colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
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Person specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2i or above)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working as an Assistant Psychologist in a related clinical setting
- Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and complex additional needs
- Experience of working with service users, carers and staff teams
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable criteria
- Experience of specialist assessments for intellectual disabilities for psychological needs
- Experience of working in a range of clinical settings with different client groups
- Experience of working through remote platforms such as video calling and telephone
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, or those requiring the intervention of psychological services
- Good written communication skills, with the ability to tailor these to varying contexts
Desirable criteria
- Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
- Experience of using standard psychometric tests
Personal
Essential criteria
- Positive and respectful attitude towards people with learning disabilities and mental health problems
Desirable criteria
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Flexibility to work into different specialist areas as required by service demands
- Ability to work remotely through various platforms such as video calling and telephone
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Hazel
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 268455
- Additional information
Dr Corinne Gale, Principal Clinical & Research Psychologist - 01332 268455
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Team
Kingsway Hospital
- Telephone
- 01332 564856 option 1, option 1
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