We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Forensic Team. Our service works with individuals across the community pathway, including people transitioning from secure hospitals. Many of the people we support have a history of, or are at risk of, behaviours that have brought them into contact with the criminal justice system. This makes for a varied, meaningful role with rich learning opportunities for those interested in forensic and community mental health.
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 27,485 – 30,162 £ / Year
Location: Hull, United Kingdom
Deadline: 05, December 2025
Main duties of the job
The main duties will involve:
- Support the delivery of evidence-based psychological care under the supervision of a Principal Forensic Psychologist.
- Assist in completing psychological assessments, gathering clinical information, and contributing to formulations.
- Support the delivery of low-intensity interventions within the Community Forensic Team.
- Contribute to risk assessments and the development of safety-focused care plans.
- Assist with clinically related audits, service evaluation, data collection, and the production of reports to support service improvement.
- Help embed psychologically informed practice across the multidisciplinary team by sharing observations, contributing to discussions, and supporting reflective work.
- Communicate sensitively with service users, carers, and partner agencies, often around complex or emotive information.
- Organise and prioritise your own workload, balancing clinical activity, supervision, and administrative tasks.
- Maintain accurate records, adhere to confidentiality and data protection standards, and uphold Trust policies and professional codes of conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree level qualification in Psychology
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/ or equivalent knowledge/learning.
- Additional qualifications or course attendance in a related field
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence/ knowledge of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
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