Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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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: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | North Shields, NE29 0HG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9319-26-0240 |
Summary
To assist in the provision of the delivery of comprehensive assessments and formulation of a young person's needs within CAMHS; providing written reports summarising their strengths and differences. Working within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures with appropriate supervision. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. Main responsibilities will be to provide psychologically informed assessment, formulation and treatment considerations for young people and their families referred to CAMHS under the supervision of a qualified psychologist/professional. As this post sits mainly within the neurodevelopmental assessment team, the primary focus will be the assessment and formulation of Autism and ADHD, however alternative explanations of presenting difficulties will also need be considered. There will also be opportunities to develop individual interests with regards to all other service contributions across CAMHS and an expectation of working across teams to offer psychological expertise. CPD is supported and consideration of specialising in a specific field of special interest or relevant therapeutic intervention would be positively encouraged.