Assistant Psychologist | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,860 - £31,671 per annum ( Incl of HCAS) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, RG6 6BZ |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7741031/371-CFS648 |
Summary
Interview will be held on 03rd Feb 2026
The post holder will work as an Assistant Psychologist within the CAMHS Anxiety Disorders Treatment Team (ADTT), supporting the work of qualified psychological professionals and contributing to multi-disciplinary service delivery under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner Psychologist. ADTT provides specialist, formulation-driven CBT for children and young people with anxiety disorders, OCD and tics across Berkshire, within a compassionate and innovative team with strong research links. The role involves supporting evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions, assisting with group work, occasional individual work with children, young people and families, and contributing to training, audit, service evaluation, reports and presentations as required.
• Support assessment, formulation and delivery of psychologically informed care for service users under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner Psychologist, including individual and group-based, time-limited interventions.
• Work collaboratively with children, young people and families to set achievable goals, manage risk and distress safely, and support recovery within agreed care plans.
• Assist with the organisation, coordination and delivery of therapeutic groups, and contribute to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings to support holistic care and transitions.
• Collect, analyse and record clinical and outcome data using standardised measures and Trust systems, ensuring high-quality, accurate and confidential record keeping.
• Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, CPD, training and governance activities, maintaining professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities, including data analysis, reports, literature reviews and service user involvement initiatives.
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:
1. An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in Psychology (or equivalent), conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
1. Evidence of ongoing professional development and a clear interest in pursuing a career in applied psychological professions and mental health.
1. Relevant experience working with people with mental health difficulties and/or related needs (e.g. neurodevelopmental, learning disabilities, emotional regulation difficulties) in a community or inpatient setting.
1. Experience of providing direct care and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
1. Knowledge of psychological theory and evidence-based interventions, with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in clinical settings.
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information in emotionally demanding situations.
1. Experience of service evaluation, audit or research, with good IT skills including report writing and data management.
1. Ability to work flexibly and safely under supervision, using initiative while recognising the limits of own competence, engaging effectively with service users and professionals, and travelling independently as required.
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 conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jemma Crocker-Buqué telephone number 01189044664 or email jemma.crockerbuque@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 Sunday 25 Jan 2026
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