Job Description

We have a vacancy for an assistant psychologist to work within the Trust's inpatient service, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic adults with significant co-occurring conditions (e.g. severe mental health conditions) who require admission to hospital. Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in supporting the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within a Positive Behaviour Support model) within Mitford. There will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision.
The post is based within Mitford but may require travel across the Trust's geographical patch.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified clinical psychologists in the delivery of psychological provision; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder will be involved in clinically related service delivery, administration, data collection, development of research projects, teaching and project work.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG25-137-AD
Job locations
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application and please get in touch if you would like to discuss the job. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th September 2025
Closing date : 9th October 2025
We welcome your application and please get in touch if you would like to discuss the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
• Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Database and statistics Competence
• Ability to work in MDTs
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Research and Audit Skills
• Competence in managing research databases and statistics
• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.

Desirable

• Prior AP experience

Communication Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of autistic people, people with a learning disability and other mental health conditions.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to research reports and publications

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
• Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Database and statistics Competence
• Ability to work in MDTs
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Research and Audit Skills
• Competence in managing research databases and statistics
• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.

Desirable

• Prior AP experience

Communication Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of autistic people, people with a learning disability and other mental health conditions.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to research reports and publications

Skills Required