Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Psychology Assistant - fixed term /secondment for 12 months to join our neurodevelopmental pathway. The role will involve contributing to the assessment of children and young people across York who are presenting with neurodevelopmental difficulties such as Autism and ADHD.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the main role of the Psychology Assistant in the team is to conduct cognitive assessments and school observations that can contribute to the work of the team. Additional roles will include assisting with audit, managing databases and service development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who has excellent team working skills.
The Trust employs a successful team of Psychologists with a highly motivated and supportive team of Senior Managers and other senior clinical staff. The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the introduction of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance.
Assistant psychologists are an integral part of our assessment team providing both standardised and informal assessments. These will include cognitive assessments, play-based assessments, school observations and running groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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
- 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)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
- Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences
Desirable
- Experience of clinical report writing
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people, their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
- Committed to further developing self-awareness (for example, life experiences, culture, intersectionality, characteristics) and how this influences the work we do
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing a career in the Applied Psychology
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This advert is for Psychology Assistant with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Orca house. It is listed as a Band 4 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months). The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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