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Health Psychologist

Health Psychologists work in hospitals and clinics helping people look after their physical and mental health better. They use science and talking skills to help people change habits and deal with illness.

Health Psychologist

18

Psychology

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS is the largest employer of health psychologists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities across various healthcare settings.
MindA leading mental health charity, Mind employs health psychologists to support individuals facing mental health challenges.
Public Health EnglandThis government agency focuses on improving public health and employs health psychologists to design and implement health promotion strategies.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustUCLH offers innovative roles for health psychologists, integrating research with clinical practice.
BPS (British Psychological Society)The BPS provides resources and support for health psychologists, promoting professional development and networking opportunities.