An occupational psychologist studies what affects people at work. They aim to find ways of increasing job satisfaction and motivation and making organisations more successful. They might also counsel workers who are made redundant, are about to retire or looking to return to work after long term illness.
They may also be known as work psychologists.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for occupational psychologists are between £20,000 and £25,000 a year, rising up to £48,000 with experience. Senior posts can be around £70,000 a year or more.
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Opportunities are available in the public and private sector, but most jobs are in the private sector. The second largest employer of occupational psychologists is the civil service. You could work in human resources management or in market research. You could also get a job in a research organisation.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British Psychological Society
Tel: 0116 254 9568
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info@bps.org.uk
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http://www.bps.org.uk
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http://careers.bps.org.uk
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Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
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info@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
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https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
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Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Tel: 0300 500 6184
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education@hcpc-uk.org
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http://www.hcpc-uk.org/
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The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training, performance and conduct in the following health care professions: Arts Therapists; Audiologist; Biomedical Scientist; Chiropodist and Podiatrist; Clinical Scientist; Dietician; Dramatherapist; Occupational Therapist; Operating Department Practitioner; Orthoptist; Paramedic; Physiotherapist; Practitioner Psychologist; Prosthetist and Orthotist; Radiographer; Speech and Language Therapist. (The HCPC may regulate other healthcare professions in the future.) The HCPC website contains a register of all approved courses in the above professions.
NHS Scotland Careers
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http://www.careers.nhs.scot
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https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
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