# Assistant Psychologist - OPMH Inpatient > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist-opmh-inpatient/5d7597a7-af30-45c0-8239-a844046dd942 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist-opmh-inpatient/5d7597a7-af30-45c0-8239-a844046dd942.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Hull - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent: N/A - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T12:13:01.998Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull/Humber_Teaching_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Older_Peoples_Mental_Health_Unplanned_Care/Older_Peoples_Mental_Health_Unplanned_Care-v8055518 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055518?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.humber.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People’s Services We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health. About the Role The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families. About You A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential. Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable. Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently. What We Offer Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist. Opportunities for professional development and training within the memory service. A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care. Interested? We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with memory difficulties. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following: To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within the Memory Assessment Service by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary diagnostic meetings. Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources. Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities. Key Responsibilities Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments. Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals. Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions. Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives. Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials. Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. ## Job Details Band 4 Assistant Psychologists - Older People’s Services We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical experience within dementia care, cognitive assessment, and older adult mental health. About the Role The post-holder will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people experiencing memory difficulties, including those with suspected dementia. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their families. About You A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited) is essential. Experience working with older adults, individuals with cognitive impairment, or in a mental health setting is desirable. Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and manage sensitive information confidently. What We Offer Regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist. Opportunities for professional development and training within the memory service. A supportive, friendly, and innovative team committed to improving dementia care. Interested? We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals passionate about developing their skills and making a difference to people living with memory difficulties. ## Job Description The post holder will contribute to a range of key clinical and administrative activities, including but not limited to the following: To support the delivery of high-quality psychological services within the Memory Assessment Service by assisting with cognitive assessments, providing pre and post-diagnostic support, and contributing to service development under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Provide feedback to patients and families following multidisciplinary diagnostic meetings. Support care planning and signpost to appropriate interventions and community resources. Assist with audits, research projects, and service evaluations. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in line with clinical and departmental priorities. Key Responsibilities Assist in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and neuropsychological assessments. Gather collateral histories and behavioural information from patients, carers, and relevant professionals. Support clinicians in diagnostic clinics and multidisciplinary case discussions. Provide evidence-based psychological interventions and psycho-education under supervision. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality-improvement initiatives. Help develop resources for patients and carers, including well-being and post-diagnostic support materials. Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings. ## Responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area. **Desirable** - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care - Evidence / knowledge of promoting / supporting active user/carer involvement/participation. ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal / communication skills - Evidence of good time management skills - Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Degree level qualification in Psychology - A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion. - Basic IT skills **Desirable** - Evidence of current CPD / or equivalent knowledge/learning. - Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field - Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion - Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area ## Documents - [being humber (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2687) - [staff benefits (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2760) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2269) - [application guide & interview tips (pdf, 600.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3021) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345307) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.