Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
A good knowledge of lifespan psychology applied to health care
- Knowledge
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities
- Experience
Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to undertake psychologically informed research projects under supervision
- Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings
- Skills and Abilities
Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
- Education/ Qualifications
An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Education/ Qualifications
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of paid work with older people
- Experience
Experience of paid work with older people. To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pennine Memory Assessment Service. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate assistant psychologist with a genuine interest in older adult mental health and working with people with dementia. The team specialises in completing comprehensive assessments with people who have difficulties with their memory.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will work closely with the Clinical Neuropsychologist and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will support the completion of cognitive and specialist neuropsychological assessment as appropriate, to help timely assessment and diagnosis of dementia. The role will involve participating in MDT discussions, maintaining waiting lists and completion of audits.
The position is open to applicants who have an undergraduate psychology degree. We require someone who is organised, can work autonomously and has excellent people skills.
Current base is Gannow Lane Resource Centre, Gannow Lane, Burnley. Please note the memory assessment service will be moving to St Peter’s Health Centre, Church Street, Burnley.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
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.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant psychologist role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment also considered). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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