Assistant Psychologist Role Nottingham with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
They are one of the largest mental health and community service providers in the UK, trusted by patients across Nottinghamshire and beyond. Their teams are passionate about improving mental health care and creating supportive environments where both staff and patients can thrive. By joining them, you’ll be part of a service that blends professional expertise with a strong sense of humanity.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS pay scale with annual increments for development
• Strong team culture built on trust, honesty, and respect
• Access to training, supervision, and professional growth opportunities
• NHS pension scheme providing long term financial stability
• Links to doctoral training courses offering unique learning exposure

Requirements

• Psychology Honours degree with a 2:1 or higher, meeting graduate basis for registration with the BPS
• Candidates with a 2:2 will be considered if they hold a postgraduate qualification in psychology
• Clinically relevant postgraduate work experience in health or social care
• Knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working as part of a team and under supervision
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion values

Salary Details

The salary for this role falls between £27,485 and £30,162 per year, with progression linked to experience and NHS pay banding.

About the Role

This post sits within the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Network, offering the chance to work on acute inpatient wards at Highbury Hospital and Sherwood Oaks. As an Assistant Psychologist, you’ll support qualified clinical psychologists in delivering meaningful interventions to patients with a wide range of complex needs.

Your day to day will involve both direct and indirect work. That means assessing patients, contributing to their psychological formulations, and delivering individual or group interventions under supervision. You’ll also provide valuable advice to multi-disciplinary teams, shaping care plans with psychological insight. The impact is clear: every assessment you complete or group you help facilitate gives patients better tools to manage their recovery.

This is a role for someone who’s eager to learn, committed to professional growth, and ready to make a tangible difference in a challenging but rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments to help shape patient care and recovery plans
• Deliver group and individual interventions under close supervision to support wellbeing
• Offer psychological advice in ward review meetings to guide clinical decision making
• Support multi-disciplinary teams with insights that ensure more holistic care
• Contribute to research, data collection, and evaluation of services to improve outcomes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Every applicant will be treated fairly, and recruitment decisions will always be based on ability, merit, and service needs.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
• Contact: HR Recruitment Team

Reference Number
AP0925

How To Apply
If you’re ready to use your psychology training to make a genuine difference, don’t hold back. Send in your application today and step into a role that grows both you and your career.