Assistant Psychologist (Fix term Contract- 1 year) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	12 Awst 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£28,860 - £31,671 per annum ( Incl of HCAS)
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	11 Medi 2025
Lleoliad:	Slough, SL1 2BJ
Cwmni:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7412328/371-CFS558

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Interview will be held on 10th Sept 2025

We are looking for a Band 4 assistant Psychologyto joinEastSpecialist Community Teams (SCT) which coverBracknell, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead.This role is a fixed term contract for1year( maternitycover).This isa full-time (1.0wte)rolebased atFir Tree House, Upton Hospital, Sloughhowever traveling to other sites wouldberequired.


Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care. 


The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service weare able toprovide a supportive structure and regular supervision.


The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.


Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support. 


The main duties of the role are:


This post covers Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead and Bracknell locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality. Responsibilities include:


Teaching, training and supervision


1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.


2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.


3.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties


4.To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.


The Assistant Psychologist is expected to join the training/audit/clinical governance/ research and peer supervision sessions every month.


Management, recruitment and service development


1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.


2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.


IT responsibilities (other than those used for research) should be added as an additional Key.


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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

1. Have obtained anupper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology.

1. Experience in working with people with mental health difficulties.

1. An empathetic and caring nature.

1. Should have full driving licence and owns a car.


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversationor anyquestions you may have. Please don’t hesitate tocontact:Bharti Kumarby emailbharti.kumar@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025

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