Job Description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised psychology graduate with some relevant experience working with young people and families, as well as high level written and verbal communication skills. The post-holder will be keen to use supervision and training to develop assessment and clinical skills.
The post-holder will work in an experienced multi-disciplinary team and be able to work well in different systems. This will also include contribution to group therapies and using visual tools and statistical packages to analyse and present the performance data of the service. The post holder will be supported to form links with the other Assistant Psychologists in the service and to undertake CPD activities related to career progression. Please note that this is a fixed term appointment in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the well-established CAMHS Service within a community setting. The Assistant Psychologist will contribute to the service by supporting the clinical team by contributing to case discussion and formulation, collecting and analysing outcome measure data, and assisting with the development and delivery group interventions. Under supervision by a qualified clinical psychologist, the assistant psychologist will offer some 1:1 interventions and assist with some initial assessments.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-SSLB7455461
Job locations
North Beds CAMHS
9 Rush Court
Bedfird
MK40 3JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the and Person Specification for further information.
The post will involve multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation, and intervention for young people with a variety of mental health/behavioural difficulties. The post-holder will also be required to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions provided and undertake Quality Improvement initiatives and audits. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the and Person Specification for further information.
The post will involve multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation, and intervention for young people with a variety of mental health/behavioural difficulties. The post-holder will also be required to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions provided and undertake Quality Improvement initiatives and audits.
Person Specification
Training Qualification
Essential

• Degree (1 or 2.1) in psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children or young people/adults people with complex needs . Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology . Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team . Experience of group work and/or individual therapeutic contact . Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context . An understanding of psychology applied to health care . Knowledge of recent developments in mental health provision for Autistic children and Young people, and those who experience behaviours of distress and challenges to others.
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of conducting audit and evaluation projects

Desirable

• Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
• Experience of providing individual and/or group therapeutic interventions.

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to record and report on clinical and service information as required. Ability to analyse data and write reports.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Organisation of meetings, minute taking and communicating with professionals.
• Ability to work reliably and consistently on tasks agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor
• Good keyboard skills.
• Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS.
• Good research skills, including ability to access and search evidence based resources
• Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.

Desirable

• A high standard of report writing.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Essential & Desirable
Essential

• Requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to administer neuropsychological tests and use computer key boards.

Desirable

• Requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to administer neuropsychological tests and use computer key boards.

Person Specification
Training Qualification
Essential

• Degree (1 or 2.1) in psychology
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with children or young people/adults people with complex needs . Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology . Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team . Experience of group work and/or individual therapeutic contact . Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context . An understanding of psychology applied to health care . Knowledge of recent developments in mental health provision for Autistic children and Young people, and those who experience behaviours of distress and challenges to others.
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of conducting audit and evaluation projects

Desirable

• Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
• Experience of providing individual and/or group therapeutic interventions.

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to record and report on clinical and service information as required. Ability to analyse data and write reports.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Organisation of meetings, minute taking and communicating with professionals.
• Ability to work reliably and consistently on tasks agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor
• Good keyboard skills.
• Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS.
• Good research skills, including ability to access and search evidence based resources
• Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.

Desirable

• A high standard of report writing.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Essential & Desirable
Essential

• Requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to administer neuropsychological tests and use computer key boards.

Desirable

• Requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination to administer neuropsychological tests and use computer key boards.

Skills Required