Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the West Integrated Community Mental Health Team (WICMHT) based in Colburn, Richmond, North Yorkshire. We are a friendly multidisciplinary team who work with adults (18 to 65) with both mild to moderate and severe and enduring mental health conditions. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic band 4 Psychology Assistant on a fixed term 12 months, full-time basis.
The successful applicant will be joining a well-established and highly valued psychological therapies team. Governed psychological interventions offered to our service users include: CBT, DBT, CAT, EMDR, & CMT. We work according to recovery focused goals and improve service users' quality of life. WICMHT is a Trauma Informed Care Team and is passionate to employ an aspiring Assistant Psychologist who would like to gain valuable clinical experience. The main duties for the AP would include delivering Psychological Well-being Interventions (PWBI's) in both an individual and group format and supporting clinicians with the assessment and formulation of need processes.
There will also be opportunities to assist in research, audit and service development as well the administration of some psychometric testing with Adult population.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with mild to moderate and moderate to severe mental health needs & who is enthusiastic and creative in their working.
As this is a fixed term post, we would ideally be looking for an assistant that already has experience working in NHS Adult Mental Health services.
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 -
About us
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.
Our values are respect, compassion, and responsibility.
We listen, we are inclusive, and we work in partnership.
We are kind, we are supportive, and we recognise and celebrate achievement.
We are honest, we are always learning, and we are ambitious.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-070-26
Job locations
Colburn Medical Practice
Orchard House. Easton Way.
Colburn
DL9 4GA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of a Qualified Applied Psychologist. All necessary training will be provided. We welcome applicants from a motivated individual, who would like to work within Mental Health Services.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported by a senior clinical team and wider professionals in managing patient care.
This rewarding post will offer opportunities for continued professional development and training in mental health practice.
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 Academys 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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying and ensure this is detailed on your application. In addition, applicants are requested to indicate why they are interested in this particular role as part of the supporting information section of their application.
Additional contact details :- Joanne Fawcett (Manager) or Dr Jennifer Clegg (Psychologist) on 01748 907030.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in psychology
2. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
3. Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
4. 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.
5. Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (. those for whom English is not their first language).
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
6. Experience of communicating sensitive information
7. Experience of work interacting with the public
8. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
9. An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
10. Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
11. Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
12. Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
13. Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
14. Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
15. Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
16. Experience using statistical software packages. R Studio
17. Experience of using psychometric assessments
18. Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
19. An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
Skills
Essential
20. An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
21. Record Keeping (within agreed timescale)
22. Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
23. Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
24. Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
25. Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences
Desirable
26. Experience of clinical report writing
Other Reqirements
Essential
27. Able to work in accordance with the Trust Values
28. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people, their families and carers
29. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
30. Committed to further developing self-awareness (for example, life experiences, culture, intersectionality, characteristics) and how this influences the work we do.
Desirable
31. Interest in pursuing a career in the Applied Psychology