Job Description

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Band 5

Main area

Assistant Psychologist

Grade

Band 5

Contract

12 months (12 months fixed term or secondment opportunity - ends 31st December 2026)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9 to 5 which travel between 2 bases is expected.)

Job ref

201-25-898

Site

West ICA CAMHS

Town

Redruth

Salary

29,970 - 36,483 Per Annum / Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

16/12/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.




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Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive clinical environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!



We're seeking a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our CAMHS Multi-Disciplinary Team. You'll support clinical staff and deliver psychological interventions that help young people and families achieve positive mental health outcomes.

What You'll Do:

Deliver and support individual and group interventions. Carry out psychological assessments and wellbeing calls to ensure young people feel safe and supported. Collaborate with the MDT, providing formulations and staff support. Coordinate and analyse outcome measures to track progress. Contribute to audits and research shaping evidence-based practice. Work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist with great development opportunities.

Travel:

You'll work across two CAMHS sites (travel expenses reimbursed).

What We Offer:

A supportive, inclusive team environment. Ongoing supervision and professional development. The chance to make a real impact on young people's mental health.

If you're enthusiastic, empathetic, and eager to grow your career in child and adolescent mental health, apply now and be part of something that truly changes lives!


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Main duties of the job

This

exciting role

offers the chance to be part of two

highly skilled and supportive teams

, working together to expand and enhance our therapeutic offer for children and young people.



As a

key member of the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

, you'll play a central role in supporting clinical staff and delivering meaningful interventions

in the community.

Your work will directly help young people build resilience, recover, and thrive.


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What Makes This Role Exciting:

The opportunity to

shape and grow our therapeutic pathways

, influencing how we deliver care across settings. A supportive environment that

values innovation and professional development

, with ongoing supervision and learning opportunities. The chance to

work creatively

Flexibility to help you balance your professional and personal goals -- because we know great care starts with a supported team.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about improving young people's mental health.

Experience in children's mental health services is ideal, but not essential

-- what matters most is your enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to learn.



You'll draw upon the

developing evidence base

to support assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation, contributing to innovative, evidence-informed care.



If you're looking for a role where you can

make a genuine difference

, work with

inspiring colleagues

, and continue to

develop your therapeutic skills

, we'd love to welcome you to our team.


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Working for our organisation

We're part of the NHS, providing community and mental health care across

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

. Our teams support people in their homes, in community clinics, and in our 13 community hospitals -- helping to improve both

mental and physical wellbeing

for people of all ages.



We're proud to care for our local communities, offering specialist support for people with

dementia and learning disabilities

, as well as a wide range of physical and mental health needs.



At our heart, we're a

people organisation

-- and people really do matter to us. Whether you're a member of staff, a patient, or a visitor, you're part of something special here.



With more than

4,000 colleagues

including doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff, we're a team that works together with one shared purpose: to help people live healthier, happier lives in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.



Around

568,000 people

live in Cornwall, and many more visit every year to enjoy our coastlines and countryside. That means our services are always evolving -- and we work closely with our partners in

Devon and beyond

to make sure everyone gets the care they need.



Our aim is simple: to have

great people, providing great care, in a great place to work.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note:

This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.



This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce. https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:


Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'


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Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

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Essential criteria

Psychology Degree accredited by the British Psychological Society Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of carrying out basic psychometric tests e.g. cognitive screens Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or similar role Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team ####

Skills and Aptitude

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Essential criteria

Capacity to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives in an atmosphere which may be highly emotive.

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644