Job Description

The closing date is 18th Jun 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 27th June 2025

Job summary

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Are you a motivated psychology graduate eager to gain clinical experience working with children and young people? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our CAMHS West Team as a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist. This is a vital role supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.


Working closely with qualified clinical psychologists and a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessments, interventions, audit, and service development, helping to shape and improve care for young people across Somerset.


Apply now to help shape the mental health support for young people across Somerset and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic clinical environment.

You must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the south west region, to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Deliver psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions under clinical supervision. Support the planning and implementation of care tailored to individual needs. Assist in clinical audits, service evaluation projects, and the development of therapeutic resources. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with trust policy. Liaise with young people, families, schools, social care, and external partners to ensure cohesive care. Participate in clinical governance, supervision, and team meetings. Contribute to staff training and multi-agency liaison where appropriate.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Clinical Responsibilities:

Undertake clinical screenings and psychometric assessments. Provide individual therapy and support using CBT and other psychological frameworks. Work collaboratively with the team on case formulation and care planning. Use data to evaluate intervention outcomes and support clinical decision-making.

Service Development & Research:

Design and conduct service evaluations and audits. Present findings in written reports and presentations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Team & Communication:

Engage in regular multidisciplinary meetings and external agency coordination. Communicate sensitively and effectively with children, families, and professionals. Support the team's CPD and help foster a compassionate, evidence-informed service culture.

Operational & Administrative:

Maintain up-to-date records using trust systems. Manage workload in accordance with clinical priorities and service need. Follow lone working policies and maintain data security.

Additional Requirements:

Must be a car driver with a valid license or have appropriate travel arrangements. Will be exposed to emotionally demanding situations and must have resilience to manage distressing content and presentations.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (First or Upper Second Class Honours) eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.




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Desirable

Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT).


Teaching Qualification




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Experience

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Essential

Experience of working within NHS mental health services


Experience of working therapeutically in a clinical setting


Experience in producing written reports/projects/papers




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Desirable

Experience of working with people with severe mental health problems


Experience of service development


Experience of delivering training


Experience of working in a CAMHS setting




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the south west region, to meet the needs of the service.


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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.


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For help with your application, contact:

Rebecca Coram


rebecca.coram@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823368368


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 5


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Salary

29970.00 to 36483.00 Yearly
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Contract

Fixed Term


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Duration

1 Year(s)


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-GR-2651


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Job locations

Foundation House

Wellsprings Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 7PQ