Job overview
We are delighted invite applications for a full time Band 5 Higher Assistant Psychologist for the male acute inpatient service (Shoredrift and Springrise ward) at Hopewood Park in Ryhope, Sunderland. The successful post-holder will be based at Hopewood Park where there is dedicated office space.
The broad remit of the role involves working as part of the Springrise multidisciplinary team using a biopsychosocial model supporting the formulation process and providing specialist psychologically informed assessments and interventions (group and individual). The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a qualified member of the psychology team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main duties are to assist the qualified member of the psychology team in the delivery of psychological services in the male acute pathway.
The post holder will produce professional assessment and intervention reports.
The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development, and other research initiatives within the pathway or the wider service.
The post holder will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.
The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th June 2026
Closing date : 18th June 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
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This advert is for Higher Assistant Psychologist with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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