Assistant Psychologist (XR04)
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9298-CHI-0487 |
Summary
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical & Research 1. To undertake neurocognitive assessments of paediatric patients and research participants 2. To undertake data collection, data entry and analysis. 3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature. 4. To provide coordination and assist in the running of the research activities. 5. To be responsible for organising and co-ordinating own workload. 6. To work constructively with other staff involved in the research project. 7. To attend and contribute to appropriate project related meetings. 8. Travel. Supervision 1. To receive regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. 2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. 3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. General 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional manager. 2. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, Trust and Department policies and procedures. 3. To undertake specific administrative duties as required, including; filing and storage of research data. 4. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by the Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist. To be noted: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information.