NHS Jobs

Assistant Psychologist

LN2 4JX

Key information

Pay
Negotiable
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
15 Oct 2026
Closing date
1 Nov 2026

About this role

Support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision. Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for individuals with FND and ABI. Assist in developing group programmes focusing on: Emotional regulation Coping and adjustment following injury or diagnosis Anxiety and stress management Fatigue management Cognitive rehabilitation strategies Mindfulness and wellbeing Social skills and confidence building Monitor and record service user progress and behavioural observations. Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and outcome measurement. Support positive behaviour approaches and psychologically informed care planning. Assist with clinical audits, service evaluation, research projects, and data collection. Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.