An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Psychology Assistant - fixed term /secondment for 12 months to join our neurodevelopmental pathway. The role will involve contributing to the assessment of children and young people across York who are presenting with neurodevelopmental difficulties such as Autism and ADHD.
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 Academy's 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.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. VisitImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK
Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the main role of the Psychology Assistant in the team is to conduct cognitive assessments and school observations that can contribute to the work of the team. Additional roles will include assisting with audit, managing databases and service development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who has excellent team working skills.
The Trust employs a successful team of Psychologists with a highly motivated and supportive team of Senior Managers and other senior clinical staff. The Trust is a strongly value based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement, the modernisation of clinical roles and the introduction of care pathways embedded within a functioning system of governance.
Assistant psychologists are an integral part of our assessment team providing both standardised and informal assessments. These will include cognitive assessments, play-based assessments, school observations and running groups.
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.
17 August 2026
Agenda for change
Band 4
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Fixed term
12 months
Full-time
346-NYC-044-26-A
Orca house
Link Road Court
York
YO10 3JB
United Kingdom
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
- Degree in Psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- 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
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Record keeping (within agreed timescale)
- Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
- Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences
- Experience of clinical report writing
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people, their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
- Committed to further developing self-awareness (for example, life experiences, culture, intersectionality, characteristics) and how this influences the work we do
- Interest in pursuing a career in the Applied Psychology
- Degree in Psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
- 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
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Record keeping (within agreed timescale)
- Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
- Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences
- Experience of clinical report writing
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people, their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
- Committed to further developing self-awareness (for example, life experiences, culture, intersectionality, characteristics) and how this influences the work we do
- Interest in pursuing a career in the Applied Psychology
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Orca house
Link Road Court
York
YO10 3JB
United Kingdom
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Orca house
Link Road Court
York
YO10 3JB
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
