# Assistant Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/686ddf75-8472-4cdf-ab51-87ae2d19a9a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/686ddf75-8472-4cdf-ab51-87ae2d19a9a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T13:52:20.101Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Leamington_Spa/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neuropsychology/Neuropsychology-v8061626 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8061626?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post of assistant psychologist is based in the Clinical Neuropsychology Service at the Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU), a national level 1 neurorehabilitation unit. The Clinical Neuropsychology Service is a consultant-lead service for individuals with acquired brain injury (including stroke) who require specialist in-patient neurorehabilitation. The band 4 Assistant Psychologist will work closely within the inter-disciplinary team which includes medical staff, nursing, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dietetics with the support of and under the supervision of clinical psychologists. Main duties of the role - Conducting cognitive, mood and behavioural assessments under supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. - Provision of psychological interventions to both individuals and groups with acquired neurological conditions (including stroke) to promote adjustment and well-being - Data collection and analysis in relation to behavioural management, and service development such as clinical audit and service delivery. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. For further information please contact: Dr Gavin Farrell, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, on 01926 – 317700. ### Main duties of the job The purpose of the role of the assistant psychologist (band 4) is to undertake structured psychological assessments of patients with acquired brain injury (including stroke) and to deliver psychological interventions and well-being activities under the supervision of a qualified applied psychologist in a ward setting. In addition, the assistant psychologist will be required to assist in the collection and analysis of behaviour data as well other clinical administrative duties that support the service such as clinical audit. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Knowledge skills and experience required: Makes judgements and responds appropriately to patient’s responses and mood during therapeutic interventions. Analyses patients’ progress when facilitating therapeutic activities and makes recommendations to the qualified psychologist in relation to possible adjustments required to the activities. Identifies non-routine situations and escalates to qualified staff. Responsible for recognising signs of patient harm and risk including abuse or neglect, poor clinical practice, and reporting all such concerns to the qualified psychologist. Responsible for maintaining appropriate boundaries with patients. Undertakes basic analysis of data from clinical audits and behavioural data Work is checked and monitored through regular clinical supervision from qualified psychologists, in accordance with professional practice guidelines. Carries out delegated duties in accordance with agreed care plans, policies and procedures within range of own competency and scope of practice. Measurable Result areas: Clinical Responsibilities Undertakes psychological assessment of patients under supervision, using structured tests and reporting results to the qualified psychologist for further assessment Assists the qualified psychologist in the formulation of neuropsychological interventions. Delivers psychological interventions and well-being activities under supervision and reports progress to the qualified psychologist for further consideration. Patients with acquired brain injury may present with behaviours that challenge and may display aggression. Administrative Responsibilities Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested. Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis. Prepares test materials and visual aids. Uses basic psychometric testing equipment. Assists in the development of self-help and other educational material for use by clients, carers and other healthcare staff Responsibility for Information Systems Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards. Responsibility for Planning/Organising & Strategic/Business Development Organises own workload on a day to day basis, prioritising work as appropriate. Plans and organises therapeutic activities for individual patients or groups in accordance with care needs. Policy Development Contributes to the development of policies and procedures in own area as part of the team. Service Development, Project Management Contributes to continual safety and quality improvement activities as part of the team. Financial Responsibilities Personal duty of care to complete time sheets, mileage forms, expense claim sheets etc, accurately and in a timely manner, providing receipts as required. Responsibility for Physical Resources, Estates, Hotel Services Has a personal duty of care to ensure all equipment is used safely and effectively, following manufacturer’s instructions, immediately reporting any defects in accordance with local procedures. Uses available resources efficiently and effectively. Research and Audit Keeps up to date with new developments in the field, undertaking literature searches to inform evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an awareness of the audit process within the clinical governance framework and the relevant standards that are required and monitored within the team. Assists in clinical audits in own work area, undertaking data collection and basic analysis using statistical software programmes. Staff Management, Training and Development Participates in the induction of new staff into the clinical area. Communications and Working Relationships: Communicates in a way which recognises difference and ensures that people feel included and their individual communication needs are met. Communications with patients must at all times be appropriate in content, effective and respectful and made compassionately and positively to minimise anxiety and distress related to their health and well-being. Uses appropriate communication methods to ensure effective therapeutic engagement with patients where understanding may be limited. Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings providing structured, objective clinical information to assist in decision-making. Ensures that communication with members of the public is professional and courteous at all times. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. ### Skills **Essential** - An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with acquired brain injury - An awareness of the application of psychology to health care and neurorehabilitation - Understanding of confidentiality - Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct. - Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation - Record Keeping (within agreed timescale) - Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis. - Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale) - Competencies in administering and scoring psychometric tests **Desirable** - Post-graduate training in applications of psychological interventions ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working psychologically with people with acquired brain injury (paid or voluntary) - Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary) - Experience of using psychometric assessments **Desirable** - Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation. - Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS. ### Qualifications **Essential** - BPS accredited Degree in Psychology at 2:1 or higher. - 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 ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. - Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. - Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances - Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately - Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team. - Committed to continual quality and service improvement - Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities - Committed to promoting a positive image of the service - Self-aware and committed to continual personal development. - Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from clinical supervision. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383860) - [person specification (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383861) ## 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.