Higher Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8TA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9346-26-0022 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. 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. A degree in psychology is essential, and you must be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Prior experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist with people with mental health problems or cognitive problems, particularly with older people and in relation to NHS settings, would be highly desirable. You should be able to demonstrate emotional resilience and a capacity to maintain a compassionate and respectful approach toward our clients, staff and families/carers even in stressful situations. You will be well supported with regular clinical and professional supervision as well as access to CPD and peer support. You will be guided on how to use these structures to maintain safe and compassionate practice for yourself and others. At the same time, as a Higher Assistant Psychologist you should have an ability to work autonomously as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, utilising supervision proactively. The post holder would be professionally led by the Psychological Professions Lead for MHSOP psychology in York and Selby and operationally managed by CHAD team manager at Foss Park Hospital. For any enquiries, please contact Dr. Michelle James, Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist01904 461196