Assistant Psychologist in Birmingham: Apply Now

Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
They are a dedicated healthcare provider with a strong commitment to integrating psychology into physical health services. Their Clinical Health Psychology Service works across areas such as oncology, stroke, neurological rehabilitation, pain management, and HIV. They believe in a person centred approach and offer a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth: hands on experience with clinical supervision to support future progression
• Supportive team: close working relationships with qualified clinical psychologists
• Learning opportunities: involvement in groupwork, teaching, training, and research projects
• NHS pension scheme: long term security for your retirement
• Wellbeing support: access to occupational health and staff services

Requirements

• Honours degree in psychology (BA or BSc, 2ii or above)
• Relevant paid or voluntary experience in psychology or healthcare settings
• Interest in working with people who have physical health conditions and psychological needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients and teams
• Ability to work independently under supervision with enthusiasm to learn and adapt
• Commitment to continuous development and reflective practice

Salary Details

This role is aligned with NHS Agenda for Change pay scales, starting from £27,485 up to £30,162, plus NHS benefits.

About the Role

This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the care of people facing physical health challenges while gaining supervised clinical experience. The assistant psychologist will provide psychological assessments and interventions, deliver group sessions, and support families alongside qualified clinical psychologists. There will also be opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and service development. For someone considering a career in clinical psychology, this is a valuable stepping stone with real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out supervised psychological assessments and therapy sessions to support patients’ wellbeing
• Assist with planning and delivery of groupwork, making psychological care more accessible
• Contribute to training sessions for healthcare staff, sharing psychological insights in everyday care
• Support service evaluation and governance projects, improving quality and outcomes
• Collect and analyse clinical data to inform decision making and service improvement
• Participate actively in supervision, ensuring safe practice and ongoing learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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 building an inclusive workforce. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and appointments are made solely on merit.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
• Address: Moat Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9PS
• Contact: Recruitment Team, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Reference Number
WHT-APSY-0925

How To Apply
If you’re ready to build experience in psychology and make a difference in physical healthcare, don’t wait. Apply now and take the next step in your career.