Job Description

We are excited to offer two full-time Band 4 Assistant Psychologist positions within our Child & Family Psychology Service, supporting children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental,

neuromuscular and genetic conditions, and their families across East and West Suffolk.



These roles are ideal for psychology graduates with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology. You will work under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, contributing to a

range of clinical activities including:

Supporting psychological assessments and interventions



Co-facilitating therapeutic groups



Conducting school-based observations and home visits



Developing psychoeducational materials and delivering workshops



Contributing to service audits, evaluations, and reflective practice. You will work flexibly across clinical, community, and home-based settings, supporting a blended model of face-to-face and telehealth delivery. Confidence and competence in using digital platforms

to engage children, families, and professionals is essential.



Our service is committed to supporting children and young people who may have struggled to engage in other health service environments, offering a flexible and psychologically informed approach tailored to individual needs. We work within a neuroaffirmative framework, recognising and respecting neurodiversity, and promoting strengths-based, inclusive practices that support wellbeing and identity



We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and compassionate individuals who: Hold a minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.



Have experience or demonstrable interest in working with children and young people, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Conditions, neuromuscular, or genetic disorders.



Can adapt communication and intervention styles to meet individual needs.



Understand child development and are able to work confidently within safeguarding frameworks

where necessary.



Are confident working within complex systems and multidisciplinary teams.



Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organisational abilities.



Are comfortable delivering care via telehealth platforms and supporting digital engagement.



Are committed to working in a neuroaffirmative and inclusive way.

Previous NHS or clini



#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community



We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.



Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?



Please see the full job description for further information

What We Offer:

You will join a highly skilled, supportive, and motivated team of Clinical Psychologists and psychological therapists. We are committed to your professional development and will provide:



Regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist to support your clinical development and reflective practice.



Access to relevant training opportunities.



Opportunities to contribute to teaching, training, and service development.



Opportunities to be involved in audit, research, and service evaluation projects.



We also have strong links with the University of East Anglia's Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme, and regularly offer placements to trainee Clinical Psychologists as part of their doctoral training, offering a rich and stimulating learning environment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Dr Louise Adams, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

01394 389200