Assistant Psychologist - Brainbow
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9310-25-1087 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying mainly neuropsychological tests and also self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children who have had a brain tumour and their family members. To work alongside other members of the Brainbow Team including the Speech and language Therapist, Specialist Teacher and Occupational Therapist. To write reports that are based on a comprehensive assessment, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. To undertake relevant research in the area of paediatric oncology, specifically children with brain tumours. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a childrens and families difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, in both community and inpatient/outpatient settings. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. To have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and will be able to communicate effectively within the MDT, complex professional systems and wider teams.