Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

This post is only open to current employees of TEWV. Any applications received from non-TEWV employees will not be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Acute Adult Mental Health Wards at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

This post is offered on a permanent and full-time basis, and will cover three acute adult mental health wards, two male and one female ward. You will join a welcoming multi-disciplinary team in the provision of compassionate, trauma informed care to individuals in need of acute mental health care.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology. Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychologically informed interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties would be desirable. This is a versatile and fast paced role; you will need to demonstrate compassion, be adaptable and work with flexibility, have excellent communication skills, and have experience of working within a team.

The post offers applicants an opportunity for direct and indirect work. The post holder will work under the supervision of an experienced Qualified Applied Psychologist in supporting the co-creation of MDT formulations and further assessment where needed to inform care and intervention planning. The post holders will be involved in supporting the provision of psychologically informed care and psychological interventions through direct and indirect clinical activities.

This will include attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, contribution to psychological assessment and formulation, developing behaviour support plans, low grade psychological interventions, groups and evaluation of outcomes.

There will also be opportunities for audit and service evaluation, as well as protected time for professional development. Opportunities are available to connect with other Assistant Psychologists within Adult Mental Health services across the Trust.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Date posted: 09 September 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 346-TSA-130-26

Job locations:
Roseberry Park Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF
, United Kingdom

We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisals, talent management and access to training opportunities.

We are looking for highly motivated staff who will lead the way as role models within the team, demonstrating compassionate…