Job summary
We are looking to employ one full-time highly motivated, enthusiastic and values-driven assistant psychologist to join our North Yorkshire and York Perinatal Mental Health Service for three months. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within a specialist mental health service for women and birthing people and their infants. The successful candidate will be a highly valued member of the team. Whilst in post, the successful candidates will receive weekly supervision from a qualified psychologist, relevant clinical and research experience, and opportunities to further develop their understanding of clinical psychology within the NHS. Additional support structures will be available including peer support, supervision and an assistant psychologist buddy system.
This post is funded by NHS England for recent psychology graduates looking to gain relevant clinical experience, who may be unable to take on unpaid voluntary work. Existing routes to gain clinical experience can be challenging to navigate and can further disadvantage aspiring clinical psychologist psychology graduates who experience financial, educational or social barriers (FESB). Eligibility for the post is detailed below. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust is passionate about increasing diversity within the clinical psychology profession and is committed to making changes to improve access to the profession.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will join a busy perinatal mental health covering York, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. The focus of the role is to support with the delivery and evaluation of psychological wellbeing interventions. The post holder will have opportunities to shadow members of the multi-disciplinary team and there may be opportunities to engage in work within York Community Mental Health Services.
Interview
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is piloting virtual multiple mini-interviews using the SAMMI platform. Candidates who have been shortlisted for this vacancy may be invited to complete their interview using SAMMI. To complete your interview, you will be required to have access to laptop or computer with audio and video functionality. For more information on the SAMMI platform, please see the attached document Virtual Multiple Mini Interviews: applicant information. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to take part in an interview using SAMMI.
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.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
(pro rata), per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
346-CORP-138-26
Job locations
Huntington House
Jockey Lane
York
YO32 9XW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance:
1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role:
Academic Criteria
Psychology BSc Degree with GBC
Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e. g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME)
Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
Do not have family support
Are a care leaver
Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www. officeforstudents. org. uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/)
Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
Family being on low income or receiving benefits
Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document.
2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum):
Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post
What you hope to gain from this post
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
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
Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance:
1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role:
Academic Criteria
Psychology BSc Degree with GBC
Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e. g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME)
Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
Do not have family support
Are a care leaver
Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www. officeforstudents. org. uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/)
Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
Family being on low income or receiving benefits
Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document.
2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum):
Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post
What you hope to gain from this post
What you will do
The successful post holder will join a busy perinatal mental health covering York, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale. The focus of the role is to support with the delivery and evaluation of psychological wellbeing interventions. The post holder will have opportunities to shadow members of the multi-disciplinary team and there may be opportunities to engage in work within York Community Mental Health Services.
Interview
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is piloting virtual multiple mini-interviews using the SAMMI platform. Candidates who have been shortlisted for this vacancy may be invited to complete their interview using SAMMI. To complete your interview, you will be required to have access to laptop or computer with audio and video functionality. For more information on the SAMMI platform, please see the attached document Virtual Multiple Mini Interviews: applicant information. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to take part in an interview using SAMMI.
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
Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance:
1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role:
Academic Criteria
Psychology BSc Degree with GBC
Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e. g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME)
Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
Do not have family support
Are a care leaver
Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www. officeforstudents. org. uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/)
Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
Family being on low income or receiving benefits
Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document.
2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum):
Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post
What you hope to gain from this post
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.
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.
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
Please provide a supporting statement with your application using the following guidance:
1 A statement confirming how/that you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role:
Academic Criteria
Psychology BSc Degree with GBC
Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
Have not started or completed a postgraduate training course (including PHDs)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
Identify as an under-represented group within the Clinical Psychology profession (e. g. ethnically minoritised background/BAME)
Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
Do not have family support
Are a care leaver
Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education (POLAR4 quintilehttps://www. officeforstudents. org. uk/data-and-analysis/young-participation-by-area/)
Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
Family being on low income or receiving benefits
Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, you do not need to have experience of all the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post. For further information, please see the attached TEWV Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Programme document.
2. A personal statement that answers the following questions (500 words maximum):
Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post
What you hope to gain from this post
