Job summary
We are advertising two full time assistant psychologist posts in Older Adult Mental Health (Band 4) working in the Early Intervention Dementia Service (EIDS) based in Kidderminster and Bromsgrove, and working ina Community Mental Health Team based at Rowan House, Malvern. Both contracts are till end of March 2027. There may be a possibility of extending these for six months further. Both roles will involve travel across the county. You would need to have some experience of working with older adults and facilitating groups. For the role in EIDS there would be opportunities under training and supervision to gain specialist skills in using neuropsychological assessment to support the assessment and diagnosis of people with suspected dementia. In addition, both roles would be involved in summarising and evaluating the evidence base for new service developments as well as undertaking clinical audits. Pls contact for more information
Post 1 is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required until March 2027. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Post 2 isa fixed term post due to time limited nature of the funding which will end in 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Main duties of the job
* Helping facilitate and evaluate support or therapeutic groups
* Preparing materials for groups, booking rooms, sending out group correspondence
* Completing literature reviews
* Preparing materials for complex neuropsychological assessments
* Completing and scoring neuropsychological assessments and developing skills in neuropsychological and biopsychosocial formulation
* Developing skills in working with people with additional cognitive and/or sensory needs
* Using excel to enter and evaluate audit data.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
20 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C
Job locations
F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
Rowan House
Osborne Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of working with patients in the specified service area ideally as an assistant psychologist
* Other relevant paid or voluntary people-related work
* Research experience
* Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Experience in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions, including cognitive assessment and cognitive behavioural therapies
* Experience in delivery of self-help programmes or packages of
* interventions and report writing
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/BA Honours Degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
* Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
* A good understanding of the needs and difficulties of patients within Older Adult Mental Health
* Knowledge and awareness of evidence-based practice relating to Older Adults including psychological assessment and therapy techniques.
* You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of working with patients in the specified service area ideally as an assistant psychologist
* Other relevant paid or voluntary people-related work
* Research experience
* Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Experience in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions, including cognitive assessment and cognitive behavioural therapies
* Experience in delivery of self-help programmes or packages of
* interventions and report writing
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc/BA Honours Degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
* Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
* A good understanding of the needs and difficulties of patients within Older Adult Mental Health
* Knowledge and awareness of evidence-based practice relating to Older Adults including psychological assessment and therapy techniques.
* You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
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