Psychology jobs

From assistant psychologist posts that start a career to consultant roles that shape services, Mental Health Jobs lists psychology jobs across the whole UK mental health system: adult community teams, inpatient and secure services, CAMHS, neuropsychology, perinatal, eating disorders, learning disability, prisons, universities and private practice.

Registration matters. Titles such as clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist and forensic psychologist are protected by law and require registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which regulates over 26,000 practitioner psychologists. Assistant psychologist roles usually need a BPS-accredited psychology degree (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) and relevant experience.

Typical pay (NHS): assistant psychologists are commonly Band 4 or 5. Newly qualified clinical and counselling psychologists usually start at Band 7 (£49,387 to £56,515), and senior, principal and consultant psychologists sit at Bands 8a to 8d (£57,528 to £108,814).

The NHS is expanding clinical psychology training places by 26% by 2031 (NHS Long Term Workforce Plan), so competition for assistant roles stays intense while qualified posts remain hard to fill. Set an alert so you see new posts first.

Pay last updated: April 2026 (NHS Agenda for Change, England).