Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 17 November 2026

Job summary
We are recruiting two Assistant Psychologists to work in adult mental health services, one to work in North Lincolnshire and one in Doncaster. The funding for these posts has been acquired through the NHS People Plan and Mental Health Improvement Programme, which aims to support the expansion and diversity of psychological professions in the NHS workforce. Unpaid work and posts with uncertain career pathways to Clinical Psychology have contributed to disproportionate disadvantage for psychology graduates with protected characteristics, graduates who are socio-economically disadvantaged and psychology graduates who have caring responsibilities.

We would therefore like to invite applications from psychology graduates who have (1) not worked as an Assistant Psychologist previously (paid or unpaid) and (2) are from one (or more) of the following groups: a global majority background; have a disability; from LGBT+ communities; qualified for contextual admissions to university; were eligible for free school meals, or those whose opportunities to work on a voluntary basis in Assistant Psychologist (or similar) roles have been significantly reduced due to caring responsibilities or financial disadvantage. Applicants will need to confirm that they meet both criteria (1) and demonstrate in their application forms how they meet criteria (2).

Main duties of the job

• Working under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist
• Direct clinical work delivered to individual patients or as part of a group.
• Supporting audit and research activity
• Literature review
• Reviewing patient notes

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 weeks
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-NLTT-0294
Job locations: Great Oaks, Ashby High Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX, United Kingdom

Job description
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Prior clinical experience as a support worker, nursing assistant or other role that involves direct contact with clients with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out psychometric tests including administering and scoring.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Psychology 2.1 or above
• Eligibility for graduate basis for registration (GBR)

Desirable

• Post qualification training in research.
• Counselling /therapy training.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of mental health problems.
• Knowledge of psychological models of mental health

Desirable

• Understanding of the recovery model.
• Knowledge of NHS research governance.
• Knowledge of research design and analysis.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively at both written and oral level, including sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS.
• The ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
• To assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking, to apply psychological perspectives in work with clients.

Desirable

• Skills to use SPSS statistical package
• Skills to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address: Great Oaks, Ashby High Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Director for Psychological Professionals, Claire Louise Klein, claireklein@nhs.net

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