Assistant Psychologist NEST

Job overview

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about neurodevelopment and improving support for children and young people
• Skilled in building rapport and facilitating conversations with service users
• Confident with digital tools and interested in technology‑enhanced care
• Organised, reflective, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, creative project environment
• Able to think flexibly and contribute ideas to help shape a new and innovative product

Offered on 12 month fixed term working 37.5 hours per week.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

As part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and digital developers, you will play a key role in shaping a user‑centred tool that helps families, schools, and professionals better understand individual neurodevelopmental profiles.

You will be involved in: -

• Supporting the co‑design process with children, young people, families, and clinicians
• Assisting with the development of evidence‑based content, questionnaires, and psychoeducational materials
• Contributing to usability testing, data collection, and early evaluation of the tool
• Conducting literature searches and summarising research to inform design decisions
• Ensuring the tool reflects neuroaffirming principles and prioritises accessibility and inclusivity
• Supporting project coordination, documentation, and communication across clinical and digital teams

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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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.