Assistant Psychologist

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

7/16/2025

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Job Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Stroke Neuropsychology service. Our service is part of the wider Neuropsychology Department at Southmead Hospital and works in collaboration with Sirona Healthcare, North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston to offer both inpatient and community specialist stroke neurorehabilitation.

Applicants should have at least an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Psychology, excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of administering psychometric tests and excellent computer literacy skills.

As the role involves travel across the BNSSG area, you will need access to your own transport.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide support to the Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologists, undertaking a range of assessments, delivering prescribed rehabilitation input and administrative tasks to ensure that the Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologists time and skills are used optimally.

Training will be provided for the post-holder to develop the knowledge and skills required.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will provide technical and clinical support for the Clinical Neuropsychologists and Clinical Psychologists as follows:

• The post holder will administer and score psychometric tests with patients, as directed by the clinical neuropsychologist, and provide behavioural observations as appropriate.
• The postholder will provide rehabilitation to patients as directed by the clinical neuropsychologist.
• The post holder will maintain records in accordance with NBT, Sirona and professional standards and practices.
• The post holder will perform administrative tasks as required.
• The post holder will work within the schedules imposed by the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
• The post holder will comment as relevant on matters related to service delivery within their range of duties, raising issues requiring attention to their supervisor and /or the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
• The post holder will undertake an agreed professional development plan to advance competencies and knowledge in the clinical work and professional expertise. This is established and monitored through programme of performance review.
• The post holder will undertake regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist in line with explicit supervision arrangements.
• The post holder will at all times observe the service, professional, and ethical guidelines, and stated good practise guidelines for psychologists, as set out by the BPS.
  
  

Person specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Bachelor level qualification in Psychology at 2:1 or higher.
• Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
  
  

Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (.i.e. possess a valid driving licence and have access to own transport).
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare environment or with people with neurological conditions
  
  

Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Skills in interpersonal interaction and communication relevant to the ability to develop rapport with patients of varying ages, levels of cognitive function and emotional stability.
• Excellent IT and computer skills (i.e., with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  
  

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.