Senior Assistant Psychologist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,763 - £43,466 per annum including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hayes, UB3 3NR |
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7729404/333-G-CA-1653 |
Summary
To provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions, where appropriate, under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This is most likely to be Goal Based Intervention(GBI) provision.
To support service user participation and collaborate with young people and their families/carers to inform service delivery and development. To liaise and develop working relationships with other services and agencies involved with young people and their families.
To work independently according to a plan agreed with your supervisor and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Wherever you wish to work and whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL."
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We are looking for a Psychology Assistant to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a clinical health psychology, administrating and co-ordinating assessment measures and contributing to service development. You will be working alongside clinical psychologists.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team are essential. At least one year paid post- graduate experience of working within a mental health care setting is also essential.
Supervision will be provided by the clinical psychologist.
Hillingdon CAMHS is committed to offering to the post holder:
• Excellent supervision
• CPD workshops
• Peer supervision
• Skills training such as Motivational Interviewing, brief psychological interventions
• Ongoing day-to-day support by duty consultant, duty senior clinician, and Clinical Team Leads to facilitate safe practice, career progression, and job satisfaction.
The Child Wellbeing Practitioners will work with children, Young People, and Families from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To provide psychological assessment and intervention to young people and children referred to Hillingdon CAMHS. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
This advert closes on Friday 16 Jan 2026
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