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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Sheffield, +1

Requirements

  • Applicants must have good interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
  • Experience of working in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential.
  • Some work experience and/or post-graduate training relevant to forensic services is desirable.
  • It is essential that the post-holder values working within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Supervised experience of delivering structured group programmes is welcomed.
  • We are looking for a candidate who is non-judgmental, professional, supportive and empathic towards patients and colleagues.
  • They must have the ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
  • Applicants need to have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is required.
  • Be committed to providing the highest standards of care.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling.

Responsibilities

  • - Assist in delivering patient care within a hospital setting.
  • - Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
  • - Assist patients with their reintegration into the community as part of their rehabilitation and recovery.
  • - Support delivery of psychological assessment and interventions for adult male mentally disordered offenders within a medium secure hospital.
  • - Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling.
  • - Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Assistant Psychologist position?

Applicants must have relevant qualifications in psychology, typically at least an undergraduate degree in psychology, and experience in a related field is desirable.

Is experience in a forensic setting required?

No, experience in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential for this position.

Will I receive supervision in this role?

Yes, the post-holder will work under the supervision of Forensic and Clinical psychologists.

What are the working hours for the Assistant Psychologist position?

Working hours may vary, and specific details can be discussed during the interview process.

How can I apply for the Assistant Psychologist role?

You can submit your application through the specified application process outlined in the job advert.

When are the interviews scheduled for this position?

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday, 24 November 2025.

Is there a deadline for submitting applications?

Yes, the advert will close when 80 applications have been received due to the high number of applications for this position.

What type of support and development will be available to me?

The Trust is committed to supporting your professional development through experienced supervision and various learning opportunities.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, compassionate, non-judgmental, professional, supportive, and able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Are there opportunities for continuing professional development?

Yes, we value and encourage continuing professional development and offer support through various learning opportunities.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the hospital.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.