Assistant Psychologist - Older Adults

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Older Adults Acute Mental Health Inpatient Ward. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about working psychologically with older adults and keen to develop experience within a dynamic inpatient setting.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work closely with qualified Clinical Psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality, psychologically informed care. You will contribute to assessment, formulation, and intervention for older adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties, including functional and organic presentations.

This post offers excellent exposure to inpatient psychology, MDT working, and evidence-based practice, making it a valuable developmental role for those considering further training in clinical psychology or related professions.

Support psychological assessments, outcome measures, and care planning
Assist in the delivery of individual and group-based psychological interventions under supervision
Contribute to formulation-led MDT discussions
Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement work
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust policies
Promote psychologically informed and compassionate care on the ward

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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 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://workwithrdash.co.uk/

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

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