Assistant Psychologist NEST
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH48EP
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to support an exciting Digital Neurodevelopmental Profiling Project. As an Assistant...
As part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and digital developers, you will play a key role in shaping a user-centred tool that helps families, schools, and professionals better understand individual neurodevelopmental profiles.
You will be involved in: -
- Supporting the co-design process with children, young people, families, and clinicians
- Assisting with the development of evidence-based content, questionnaires, and psychoeducational materials
- Contributing to usability testing, data collection, and early evaluation of the tool
- Conducting literature searches and summarising research to inform design decisions
- Ensuring the tool reflects neuroaffirming principles and prioritises accessibility and inclusivity
- Supporting project coordination, documentation, and communication across clinical and digital teams
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- 2:1 or 1st class degree in psychology
- Experience with Children and Young People mental health
- Experience of psychometric testing, as well as experience with other tests
Job specific criteria
Essential
- Experience of working with young people who have autism or adhd
- Experience of psychometric/neuropsychological assessment
Information technology
Essential
- Experience running and maintaining databases
- Experience of audit
- Completion of research dissertation - preferably relevant to clinial psychology
Personal qualities
Essential
- Previous experience as an assistant psychologist
- Good understanding of people with special neeeds or mental health problems
Business travel
Essential
- Has a car that can be used for work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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