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Assistant Psychologist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	15 Hydref 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£28,860 - £31,671 per annum ( Incl of HCAS)
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	14 Tachwedd 2025
Lleoliad:	Wokingham, RG41 2RE
Cwmni:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7551715/371-CFS559

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic psychology graduate who has experience of working with children / young people to jointhe CAMHS Tier 4 Service as an Assistant Psychologist.


A good understanding of clinical risk and safeguarding in the context of child and adolescent mental health is essential.


All young people who are accepted to the service will follow a structured programme, in line with relevant NICE guidelines (for example anorexia nervosa, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation). Interventions are delivered by a multi-disciplinary clinical teamcomprisingof: Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Dietitian, Family Therapist, Teaching staff, Support staff including Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Support Staff, Activity Co-ordinator, Administrators and Managerial Support.


The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary team and play a role insupporting 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,groupand/or family work, underappropriate supervision. The role may include contributing to multiagency meetings, clinical administration, audit and service development, and the training of others.

• Supporting the delivery of clinical assessments, formulations, and individual/group/family interventions

• Working effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team

• Working underappropriate clinicalsupervision

• Supporting quality improvement initiatives and conduct audits as appropriate

• Assistingwith the efficient running of the service, includingappropriate clinicaladministration

• To provide effective analysis of a range of facts and inputs toestablishand apply evidence-based formulation and options of care that can be negotiated with the child, youngpersonand their families.

• The post holderis required toadopt the principles of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and work within the framework when assessing,planningand co-coordinating the care and medical treatment that a young personrequires.

• To receive regular clinical supervisionand management supervision as defined in the Trust policy (Clinical and Management Supervision for all BHFT Staff (Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff), BHFT CCR097)) andin accordance withprofessional practice guidelines.

• The post holder willbe responsible forcollecting and inputtingaccurateinformation relating to service performance and e.g. diagnosis, various outcomes measures including CORC and Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs),maintainingeffective ROM records and spreadsheets, and liaison with QNIC ROM.


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 this role:

• Psychology degree (upper second or higher) and eligibility for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society

• Experience of, and a passion for, working with children and young people

• Excellent communication skills


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’recommitted 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 conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Dr Louise Bradbury (Principal Clinical Psychologist)on0118 904 6888or email:Louise.Bradbury@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe 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 pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025

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