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Job Summary
We are recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to work on a project that spans across our Trust services. The post will include supporting data collection from patients and colleagues, audit and research activity, literature review, and reviewing patient notes. There will also be opportunities for direct clinical work with individual patients or as part of a group.
Funding & Inclusion
The funding for these posts has been acquired through the NHS People Plan and Mental Health Improvement Programme, which aims to support the expansion and diversity of psychological professions in the NHS workforce. Unpaid work and posts with uncertain career pathways have contributed to disproportionate disadvantage for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic psychology graduates, graduates who are socio‑economically disadvantaged and those with caring responsibilities. This additional funding aims to address these disadvantages by offering paid opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists to gain clinical experience who otherwise would be disadvantaged.
We would therefore like to invite applications from psychology graduates who meet the following criteria:
* Not previously worked as an Assistant Psychologist (paid or unpaid).
* Are from one or more of the following groups: Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic background; disability; LGBT+ communities; or those whose opportunities to work in Assistant Psychologist roles have been significantly reduced due to caring responsibilities or financial disadvantage.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We offer a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half‑day every month for our colleagues. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. For more information about our strategy, visit our strategy document and learn about our benefits at our benefits page.
Details
* Date posted: 17 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro‑rate
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 3 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working
* Reference number: 376-CP-0648
* Job locations: Great Oaks Mental Health Unit, Ashby High Road, Scunthorpe, DN162JX
* Employment type: Contract
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Mental Health Care
Job Responsibilities
Assist with data collection from patients and colleagues, conduct audit and research activities, perform literature reviews, and review patient notes. Provide direct clinical support as part of a multidisciplinary team to individual patients or patient groups. Support the provision of high-quality clinical services within the Trust’s mental health services.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) in Psychology 2:1 or above
* Eligibility for graduate basis for registration (GBR)
Experience
* Prior clinical experience as a support worker, nursing assistant, or other role involving direct contact with clients with complex mental health needs
* Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
* Knowledge of mental health problems and psychological models of mental health
* Ability to communicate effectively at both written and oral level, including sensitive information to service users, their families, carers, and a wide range of professionals within and outside the NHS
* Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
* Capacity to assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking in practice with clients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)
Address: Great Oaks Mental Health Unit, Ashby High Road, Scunthorpe, DN162JX
Website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
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