Job summary

Assistant Psychologist Fixed Term (12-months)

Hours: 37.5 hours full time (flexible to meet the needs of the service)

Base: St Nicholas House, North Lincolnshire

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust is committed to providing the highest standard of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services for the population of Rotherham, Doncaster, North and North East Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support qualified Clinical Psychologists across the CAMHS Getting Help and Neurodevelopmental pathways in North Lincolnshire. The role will involve assisting with psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation, outcome monitoring, and service development activities, helping to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families within a multidisciplinary team environment.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount ofapplications

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their clinical skills and experience within a supportive and multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health service.

Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support the delivery of high-quality psychological care for children, young people and their families. The role will include assisting with psychological assessments, psychometric testing, school-based observations, gathering and analysing clinical information, co-working cases with qualified clinicians, and supporting the delivery of evidence-based interventions where appropriate. You may also contribute to service development, audit and evaluation activities.

The North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team is a welcoming and innovative service dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. We provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, consultation and support, with a focus on early intervention, accessibility, reducing inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLCCG-0189

Job locations

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Visa sponsorship: Due to recent Home Office changes and the closure of the Immigration Salary List, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this role (SOC 6131), except where the applicant meets the Home Office transitional arrangements for Skilled Workers in place before 22 July 2025.

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications. Visa sponsorship: Due to recent Home Office changes and the closure of the Immigration Salary List, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this role (SOC 6131), except where the applicant meets the Home Office transitional arrangements for Skilled Workers in place before 22 July 2025.

Person Specification

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care

Desirable

• IT Literate
• High standard of report writing

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Training in Psychometric testing
• Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience

Personal/Abilities

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Desirable

• An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

Person Specification Knowledge / Skills Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context. An understanding of psychology applied to health care Desirable IT Literate High standard of report writing Experience Essential Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more Desirable Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Training in Psychometric testing Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience Personal/Abilities Essential An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability to interact with children with mental health problems/disabilities Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Desirable An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Nicholas House

Shelford Street

North Lincolnshire

DN15 6NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the psychosis team, assertive outreach pathway as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. This role is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The right candidate will be enthusiastic and a highly organised mental health professional who is able to provide high quality nursing care, assessment and treatment.

The Psychosis Team is inclusive of The Psychosis Pathway, Assertive Outreach, At Risk Mental State, Early Intervention in Psychosis. This role will be based in the assertive outreach pathway.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Community Mental Health Nursing Service across a whole range of clients experiencing mental ill health within the assertive outreach pathway. The service will be delivered in collaboration with representatives from other agencies and therefore the ability to work independently and with partner agencies is essential.

It is essential that applicants can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0288

Job locations

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• Excellent report-writing skills IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
• -Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan.
• -Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk
• -Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
• -Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made

Desirable

• -Ability to work in a changing environment
• -Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
• -Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
• Professional experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• -Working with the MHA and MCA -Experience of working in a community service

Desirable

• -Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies
• -Experience of working at Band 6 level
• Experience of managing risk
• -Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN
• Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role
• Evidence of post registration training and experience

Desirable

• -Non-medical Prescriber
• -Counselling qualification
• -Venepuncture qualification
• -ECG application qualification
• -PSI Training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• -Team Worker
• -Compassionate, Empathic, Reflective, Good personal awareness
• -Excellent communication skills
• -Ability to work flexibility to support the service needs
• -Access to transport and the ability to travel across the required geographical area.

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines. Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care Excellent report-writing skills IT skills Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team -Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan. -Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk -Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning -Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made Desirable -Ability to work in a changing environment -Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health -Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice Experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN Professional experience of working in mental health services Experience of MDT working Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care Experience of assessing and managing risk -Working with the MHA and MCA -Experience of working in a community service Desirable -Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies -Experience of working at Band 6 level Experience of managing risk -Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments Qualifications Essential Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role Evidence of post registration training and experience Desirable -Non-medical Prescriber -Counselling qualification -Venepuncture qualification -ECG application qualification -PSI Training Skills and Abilities Essential -Team Worker -Compassionate, Empathic, Reflective, Good personal awareness -Excellent communication skills -Ability to work flexibility to support the service needs -Access to transport and the ability to travel across the required geographical area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We're seeking a registered nurse to work at our NHS funded hospice working under agenda for change terms and conditions, meaning you get all the benefits of working for an NHS Trust with the addition of free parking at our site. We would like someone to join our team who is passionate about palliative care, whereby you can really make a difference not only to patients but their families too. Whether that's when patients come in for complex symptom management or for end of life care.

We are a 10 bedded unit (all en-suite) with staffing ratios that means you can deliver the best care possible to make a difference to your patients. Set in its own grounds means that we have gardens that the patients can use, even when they're in their beds they can be pushed round the gardens. As well as working alongside the medical team you will also be a part of a team that includes an activity co-ordinator, complementary therapist and hairdresser. It really means that we can go the extra mile for our patients-and you can be part of that!

You will be supported through regular planned management and clinical supervision and complete a preceptorship package, before moving towards nurse in charge/co-ordinator status in a stepped approach to ensure you feel supported throughout the process. Our initial concentration is on getting you orientated and confident in working in a hospice environment.

Main duties of the job

You get to know your patients best, from spending time with them and their families (we have open visiting) therefore you are involved in the adaptable delivery of person-centred care for your patient e.g. assisting with activities of daily living, assessment of symptoms, administration of medication, tailoring the care to meet the patients' wishes/desires at this time in their life etc on a daily basis.

Working as a contributing member of the MDT involved in the decision making process throughout the patients care pathway

Dealing with supporting patients and their relatives through this stage of their illness/life

Supporting patients to achieve good symptom management through various methods

Supporting training nurse associates and students

Deliver high standards of care in accordance with local and national initiative e.g. Specialist Palliative Care Review, NICE quality standard for end of life care, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Key Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain personal Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration and ensure adherence to Nursing Midwifery Council codes of supervision and conduct

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0325-A

Job locations

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Adult Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of professional development.

Desirable

• Degree in Palliative care or related modules

Experience

Essential

• Awareness, understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care needs within a clinical setting.
• Is at ease working with patients who have life limiting illness and dying.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Experience
• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience
• Experience of working within Specialist Palliative Care environment / Oncology / other related field.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to assess complex needs of patient and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing intervention.
• Demonstrate the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in stressful and emotive situations
• Recognition of own limitations

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with conflict
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates ability to make complex clinical decisions
• Able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities.
• Commitment to professional development
• Good time management and organisation skills.
• Able to demonstrate resilience
• Insight into own stress levels.

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to motivate nursing team and take initiative when appropriate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Adult Registered Nurse. Evidence of professional development. Desirable Degree in Palliative care or related modules Experience Essential Awareness, understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care needs within a clinical setting. Is at ease working with patients who have life limiting illness and dying. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Experience Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience Experience of working within Specialist Palliative Care environment / Oncology / other related field. Knowledge Essential Demonstrates ability to assess complex needs of patient and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing intervention. Demonstrate the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in stressful and emotive situations Recognition of own limitations Skills Essential Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with conflict Demonstrates basic computer skills. Demonstrates ability to make complex clinical decisions Able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Commitment to professional development Good time management and organisation skills. Able to demonstrate resilience Insight into own stress levels. Desirable Demonstrates ability to motivate nursing team and take initiative when appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)