Assistant PsychologistNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist Paediatric Psychology Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking valuable NHS experience before pursuing further professional training in Clinical Psychology or related professions.

Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support children, young people and families affected by a range of physical health conditions. You will contribute to clinical work, service evaluation, audit, research and resource development as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This six-month fixed-term post has been developed through NHS England funding to increase access to psychology careers and provide paid clinical experience opportunities for aspiring clinical psychologists who may otherwise face barriers to entering the profession. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage, caring responsibilities or other barriers to traditional psychology career pathways.

Applicants must be available to attend interview on 29th September 2026 .

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Support psychological assessment and intervention activities under supervision.
• Assist with service evaluation, audit and research projects.
• Administer, score and summarise outcome measures.
• Develop patient information and psychoeducational resources.
• Support data collection and reporting activities.
• Work alongside paediatric multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities.

Job description

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

About us

What We Offer

• Regular supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists.
• Experience within a specialist NHS Paediatric Psychology Service.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Access to a wider network of Assistant Psychologists across York Hospital, including colleagues within the Adult Psychological Medicine Service, providing peer support, shared learning, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent preparation for future postgraduate psychology training.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.