# Assistant Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/bc218b65-47d8-4156-bde3-56bc81d6ff30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/bc218b65-47d8-4156-bde3-56bc81d6ff30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Meadows - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant psychologist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-29T10:30:42.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Radcliffe_Bury/Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Psychology/Psychology-v8277544 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8277544?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our award winning admission avoidance service, Radcliffe Place, within the Pennine Care Learning Disability Hub. Radcliffe Place provides short-term accommodation and therapy for people with a Learning Disability, aged 16 to 25 years, from across Greater Manchester. Some people we support may also have Autism. Our team consists of different health and care professionals including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Manager and Support Workers. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a service which promotes person-centred and trauma informed care. Essential requirements for the post include: a first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology, entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, experience of working with individuals with a Learning Disability and the ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in terms of both verbal and written communication. ### Main duties of the job The successful person will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This will include completion of assessments and observations, planning and facilitation of therapeutic activities, participation in MDT meetings, data collection, research and service development projects and report writing. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification or contact Dr Jade Ingram (Principal Clinical Psychologist) for further information about the 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstration of a high level of verbal and written communication skills ### Education **Essential** - First class or 2:1 honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership **Desirable** - Evidence of further post graduate training or study in areas relevant to professional Psychology or research design/analysis ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience working with individuals with a Learning Disability **Desirable** - Previous experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant, or equivalent relevant experience for the role ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593670) - [person specification (pdf, 130.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593671) - [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 117.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=440) ## 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.