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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Contact

Address: Royal Victoria Infirmary; Queen Victoria Road; Newcastle upon Tyne; Tyne and Wear; NE1 4LP
Contact Number: 0191 282 0999 option 2

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Ref: 317-2025-34-07-DR Vacancy ID: 7409054

Assistant Psychologist (Higher Level)

Accepting applications until: 07-Sep-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 07-Sep-2025 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Trustwide
Tref: 317 Trustwide
Cod post: NE7 7DN
Major / Minor Region: Tyne and Wear

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Cyflog: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Band 5)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: 317 Primary Care Psychology Service

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 29/09/2025

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The role requires good time management skills, the ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues, and the ability to balance competing priorities (under supervision). Previous employment as an Assistant Psychologist is not essential, and the ability to meet the requirements of the post can be evidenced via many other roles. We are particularly interested in applicants who have worked as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.

Providing psychological assessment under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
To assist in clinically applied research involving the conduct of audits, data quality work, teaching, and project work
This post involves working independently according to a work plan agreed with line manager and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
See appendix for further information specific to this post

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Meini prawf hanfodol

Completed an Honours Degree in Psychology (single or joint, 2:1 or higher) with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS (GBC), or initial degree with MSc conversion to psychology with GBC
Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of conducting literature searches and reviews, designing research projects, implementing data collection procedures, analysing results, and disseminating findings
Knowledge of developmental processes from childhood to old age.
Understanding the needs of individuals with psychological difficulties.
Demonstrates understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and adheres to Trust policy.

Meini prawf dymunol

Experience of work or further training in applied research
Experience in presenting data/presenting information to varied audiences.
Experience of conducting clinical interviews, neuropsychological assessment, formulation and/or intervention under supervision Experience of working with patient groups with psychological difficulties
High level report writing

Skills & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol

An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge and skills to a healthcare setting.
Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office and statistical packages for data analysis.
High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
Ability to present data in an engaging and clear manner both electronically and in person.
High levels of organisation, including ability to create and manage databases.
Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed
Ability to manage work and to be managed.
Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Ability to show initiative when required and a willingness to share ideas with others
Ability to cope with and maintain professionalism in potentially upsetting circumstances
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Meini prawf dymunol

Presentation skills

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Enw: Leahan Garratt
Teitl y swydd: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 0191 2826110
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais: Also Helen Lister, Clinical Psychologist, [email protected]