Hi, I have a psychology degree and live in Scotland where the research posts are few and far between, so I know what you're going through. This profession is very hard to break into but keep applying to these positions in the meantime-assistant roles/research roles and the like and you might eventually get an interview.
I have to say I have found it extremely difficult finding appropriate work with my degree, so much so that I am retraining later this year to become a librarian ( a bit odd eh, but it's a profession I want to get into). Tell me what your aspirations are in life-for example, do you definitely want to work in psychology and if so would you consider postgraduate courses? There is a shortage of educational psychologists.. there is also clinical psychology? What about social work? let me know your thoughts...