Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Older Adult Inpatient Psychology team in North Cumbria.

The Older People's Inpatient Service in North Cumbria is based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle and consists of a 15 bedded Dementia Assessment Unit and a 10 bedded Functional Unit.



The post holder will support the psychology team across the two wards in undertaking direct clinical work and audit and service evaluation on the older people wards.



The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members including Clinical Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Staff, and Psychiatry colleagues. The post holder will have access to regular supervision and CPD.



The post is based in Carlisle in North Cumbria, providing easy access to the Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.



The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.



The post holder will produce assessment and intervention professional reports.



The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.



The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.



The post holder will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Consultant or Principal Clinical Psychologist.

The post holder will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.



The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.



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 both now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.



We believe in the development of our staff and the post holder will be encouraged to engage in continued professional development opportunities appropriate to their role.



Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date :

25 th September 2025

Closing date :

9 th October 2025



We welcome your application.