Assistant Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic psychology graduate who has experience of working with children / young people to join the CAMHS Tier 4 Service as an Assistant Psychologist. The post is based at Wokingham Community Hospital, working as part of the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people under the age of 18 years presenting with severe and complex mental health difficulties, including eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, and serious risk of self-harm.

The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary team and play a role in supporting the delivery of the structured clinical programme and psychological provision for the service. This may include supporting assessments, the effective use of routine outcome measures, and direct individual, group and/or family work, under appropriate supervision. The role may include contributing to multiagency meetings, clinical administration, audit and service development, and the training of others.

A good understanding of clinical risk and safeguarding in the context of child and adolescent mental health is essential. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a strong assistant psychology network and is supportive of continuing professional development.

Interview Date will be 5th April 2023

• Supporting the delivery of clinical assessments, formulations, and individual/group/family interventions
• Supporting the effective use of routine outcome measures
• Working effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Working under appropriate clinical supervision
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and conduct audits as appropriate
• Assisting with the efficient running of the service, including appropriate clinical administration

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.

As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you’ll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.

These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Generous NHS pension scheme – 20.68% employer contribution
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Advanced IT enablement
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries

The “must haves” for this role:
1. Psychology degree (upper second or higher) and eligibility for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society
2. Experience of, and a passion for, working with children and young people
3. Excellent communication skills

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Dr Jo Cocksey on 07976306702 or email: Joanne.Cocksey@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.