York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist
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Assistant Psychologist Position
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist Paediatric Psychology Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking valuable NHS experience before pursuing further professional training in Clinical Psychology or related professions.
Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support children, young people and families affected by a range of physical health conditions. You will contribute to clinical work, service evaluation, audit, research and resource development as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This six-month fixed-term post has been developed through NHS England funding to increase access to psychology careers and provide paid clinical experience opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists who may otherwise face barriers to entering the profession. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage, caring responsibilities or other barriers to traditional psychology career pathways.
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Applicants must be available to attend interview on 29th September 2026.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Support psychological assessment and intervention activities under supervision.
- Assist with service evaluation, audit and research projects.
- Administer, score and summarise outcome measures.
- Develop patient information and psychoeducational resources.
- Support data collection and reporting activities.
- Work alongside paediatric multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities.
What We Offer
- Regular supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists.
- Experience within a specialist NHS Paediatric Psychology Service.
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Access to a wider network of Assistant Psychologists across York Hospital, including colleagues within the Adult Psychological Medicine Service, providing peer support, shared learning, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.
- Excellent preparation for future postgraduate psychology training.
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Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola O'Donnell
- Job title: Paediatric Psychologist
- Email address: nicola.odonnell5@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01904726257
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