Assistant Psychologist Job in Plymouth ICU | Join a Supportive Team with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Devon, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
29,970 – 36,483 per year

About University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is home to one of the South West’s busiest Intensive Care Units and is part of the Peninsula Trauma Network. They’re deeply committed to person-centred psychological support for patients recovering from critical illness. At their core, they believe healing is both physical and emotional. With a focus on impactful work and real patient outcomes, their clinical psychology team in critical care makes a lasting difference every day.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive work environment with direct involvement in multidisciplinary care
• Career growth in a specialised psychological setting within a major trauma centre
• Immediate start jobs UK for eligible candidates with the right experience
• Research opportunities as part of a dynamic and progressive psychology service
• Real-world impact supporting both patients and ICU staff across critical care

Requirements

• A 2.1 or above in an Honours Degree in Psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
• Experience applying psychological theory in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Solid research skills including statistical analysis and psychological methodology
• Clear and empathetic communication, both written and verbal
• Flexibility and resilience in high-pressure, emotionally intense environments
• Ability to adapt to patients with varying needs and cognitive functioning
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care

Salary Details

This role starts at 29,970 and can grow up to 36,483 depending on skills, experience, and impact within the team.

About the Role

This isn’t just another psychology assistant role. It’s an opening into the raw, real, and deeply human side of healthcare. You’ll be on the frontline with patients in critical care, assessing their psychological wellbeing, helping them manage trauma, and supporting their road to recovery. You’ll also play a key role in supporting staff wellbeing and contributing to service evaluation and audit.

Working across two units—general and neuro ICU—you’ll follow patients as they transition from life-threatening care back to the ward. It’s a role that blends science, heart, and real connection. You’ll collaborate within the rehabilitation team to reduce the long-term effects of Post Intensive Care Syndrome. If you’re ready to apply everything you’ve studied to real-world recovery and emotional healing, this is your chance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments of ICU patients to support recovery
• Deliver early interventions including psychoeducation and emotional support
• Support ward-based staff and contribute to mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborate with the Expert by Experience group to enrich service delivery
• Help track and evaluate patient outcomes through audits and research
• Provide feedback and recommendations to senior psychologists and healthcare teams
• Support trauma-informed care across the critical care department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the nature of the clinical responsibilities involved.

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 actively welcome applicants from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. Their ICU and rehabilitation teams value compassion, respect, and diversity at every level.

Employer Details

• Company Name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
• Address Devon, Plymouth, United Kingdom
• Contact Available on request

Reference Number
Not provided

How To Apply
If you’re passionate about emotional healing and want to make a real impact where it’s most needed, apply now and join a team that helps people rebuild after crisis.