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 opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the speciality of Community Adolescent Forensic Mental Health. The service provides forensic mental health consultation, assessment, treatment and psychological interventions to young people under the age of 18 years who present with high risk/high harm behaviours to others.

The service is based at Acklam Road Hospital in Middlesbrough however we work across the whole of Durham and Tees Valley.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the team in the delivery of adolescent forensic mental health services; supporting the development of the service and contributing to the provision of excellent, accessible care.

The successful candidate will have a motivation to supporting young people and an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the changing demands of the service and our young people.

Main duties will include:

• Audit and evaluation of the service
• Data collection and analysis
• Indirect patient care
• Assisting in formulation and consultation
• Supporting assessment and intervention with young people

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 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-TSC-025-26
Job locations: Acklam Road Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Working for Tees, Esk & Wear Valley comes with a variety of staff benefits including the opportunity for us to consider more flexible ways of working, a lease car scheme, continuous development, and training opportunities.

In return the successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular management, clinical and caseload supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Colleagues who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the team.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience
Essential

• Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
• Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
• Competence in managing research database and statistics

Desirable

• An understanding of forensic Children mental health
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in forensic setting.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Acklam Road Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Psychologist
Dr Carol Galvin
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com

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.
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.