Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity within the Scarborough Integrated Community Team. This is a service which offers evidence based interventions to an adult population. .
We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who can work as an integral part of the psychology team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have a degree in psychology and ideally have some experience of working with people with mental health difficulties. The Assistant Psychologist will work under supervision of the Applied Psychologist. There will also be opportunities to participate in audit and service evaluations.
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate, enthusiastic and creative. The successful candidate will learn to provide specialist assessment, formulate, plan and deliver interventions for people experiencing common mental health conditions.
Main duties of the job
To undertake structured psychological assessments of clients with mental health conditions and delivery of protocol-driven psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified applied psychologist, in community settings.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
Organises own workload on a day to day basis, prioritising work as appropriate.
To assist in clinical audits.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive client records using CITO in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYA-186-25-A
Job locations
Ellis Centre
Dean Road
Scarborough
YO12 7SN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
In addition applicants are required to briefly answer the following question as part of their supporting information: Why are you interested in this particular role with this team?
Please note that interviews will be in person only. Remote attendance is not available.
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).
6. Experience of understanding the needs of people with mental health and/or a learning disability