Assistant Psychologist Role with Sponsorship in Norwich: Join a Supportive Team, Apply Now

Location
Norfolk, Norwich, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to step into a purpose-led career where psychology meets human dignity. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) runs a specialist Day Care Service inside HMP/YOI Norwich, where their small, tight-knit clinical team supports adult male prisoners using trauma-informed care. From mood stabilisation to emotional regulation, they’re reshaping mental healthcare within secure settings. It’s challenging, yes—but it’s also deeply rewarding and impactful.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship so you can build your career in the UK
• Dedicated supervision and support to develop your clinical confidence
• Involvement in cutting-edge psychological interventions such as DBT and CBT
• Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration across prison, health, and third-sector services
• Opportunity to contribute to service design and research that makes a real difference

Requirements

• A BPS-accredited Psychology degree (GBC eligible)
• Genuine interest in mental health and trauma-informed care
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and writing clear records
• Ability to manage your own workload and communicate professionally
• Experience working with people with mental health needs
• A willingness to grow within forensic or secure environments
• Must be able to travel independently for work purposes

Salary Details

This full-time role offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per year, aligned with NHS banding, depending on your experience.

About the Role

This Assistant Psychologist post is right in the thick of it. You’ll work in a supportive work environment surrounded by senior clinicians who genuinely care. Your day-to-day? You might be writing discharge reports, leading psychoeducational groups, supporting patients one-on-one, or bringing insights to multidisciplinary meetings. Whether it’s helping someone reduce self-harming behaviour or co-developing coping plans with staff, your input will matter.

The work is anchored in DBT, CBT and trauma-focused care, with patients who’ve often had a rough time. You’ll also support research, link with external agencies like substance misuse services, and deliver informal training. It’s a UK job opportunity with career growth embedded at every turn.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based group work and one-to-one interventions under supervision
• Support case formulations, risk assessments, and clinical documentation
• Write clear, structured reports that feed into service user care plans
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to MDT and referral discussions
• Collaborate with teams inside and outside the prison to support continuity of care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold data protection standards
• Contribute to service audits, research or development projects
• Support training delivery for non-clinical staff on psychological principles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role 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

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust celebrates inclusion and diversity. They actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and aim to make the workplace safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: HMP/YOI Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
• Contact: recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk

Reference Number
NSFT-NORW-PSY-2025

How To Apply
Don’t wait. If you’re looking for immediate start jobs UK in a supportive team, now’s the time to step up. Apply Now and be part of something that truly matters.