Role Overview
Assistant Psychologist – Learning Disability Care Hub (Pennine Care).
Responsibilities
* Assist in the psychological assessment of adults with learning disabilities, using psychometric, neuropsychological, and observational methods under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
* Support therapeutic and psycho‑educational interventions; provide individual therapy and co‑facilitate group and family sessions where appropriate.
* Conduct functional assessments of challenging behaviour, contribute to the development of positive behaviour support plans, and assist in formulation and delivery of interventions.
* Write clinical reports tailored to a range of audiences, including patients and carers, and assist with systemic psychological consultancy and training.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary learning disability teams, other service providers and referrers to assess needs, formulate action plans, and attend relevant meetings.
* Participate in audits, projects, and research initiatives; collect and analyse outcome measures to support service improvement.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance.
* Access to continued professional development and research activities.
* Health and wellbeing programmes, including an excellent staff wellbeing service.
* Staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.
Application deadline: Tuesday 14 April 2026.
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