Assistant Psychologist

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Assistant Psychologist to become an integral part of our friendly and expanding team within the Psychological Services department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our neurorehabilitation and neuro-oncology services, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological support to individuals coping with brain injuries and brain tumours.

The post will be managed within the wider Department of Psychological Services, which is a rapidly expanding and forward thinking team of psychologists and psychological therapists. The post will be supported with regular supervision from experienced qualified clinicians, access to peer support and professional development opportunities, and engagement with our medical teams, renowned for their dedication and innovative approaches to patient care., The Assistant Psychologist will contribute to high-quality patient care within the neurorehabilitation and neuro-oncology services, administering cognitive tests and offering psychological support under the supervision of a clinical neuropsychologist . The post holder will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in research and audit activities, and adhere to Trust and departmental policies while staying updated on service and professional standards.

There will be opportunities for delivering training to other staff as guided by their supervisor, ensuring compliance with record-keeping guidelines, and engaging in service-related research under supervision. Additionally, they will work within the code of ethics and professional practice guidelines, keeping abreast of developments in clinical psychology.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.