Job summary We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our award winning admission avoidance service, Radcliffe Place, within the Pennine Care Learning Disability Hub. Radcliffe Place provides short-term accommodation and therapy for people with a Learning Disability, aged 16 to 25 years, from across Greater Manchester. Some people we support may also have Autism. Our team consists of different health and care professionals including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Manager and Support Workers. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a service which promotes person-centred and trauma informed care. Essential requirements for the post include: a first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology, entitlement to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, experience of working with individuals with a Learning Disability and the ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in terms of both verbal and written communication. Main duties of the job The successful person will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This will include completion of assessments and observations, planning and facilitation of therapeutic activities, participation in MDT meetings, data collection, research and service development projects and report writing. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-F793-25-A Job locations Radcliffe Place Dumers Lane Radcliffe, Bury M26 2TP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification or contact Dr Jade Ingram (Principal Clinical Psychologist) for further information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification or contact Dr Jade Ingram (Principal Clinical Psychologist) for further information about the role. Person Specification Education Essential First class or 2:1 honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Desirable Evidence of further post graduate training or study in areas relevant to professional Psychology or research design/analysis Experience Essential Evidence of experience working with individuals with a Learning Disability Desirable Previous experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant Skills Essential Demonstration of a high level of verbal and written communication skills Person Specification Education Essential First class or 2:1 honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership Desirable Evidence of further post graduate training or study in areas relevant to professional Psychology or research design/analysis Experience Essential Evidence of experience working with individuals with a Learning Disability Desirable Previous experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant Skills Essential Demonstration of a high level of verbal and written communication skills 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Radcliffe Place Dumers Lane Radcliffe, Bury M26 2TP Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)