Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Psychologist to take up a permanent position in the North Early Help Service based in Basingstoke.
This role aims to support the delivery and development of our Stepped Care offer in Hampshire CAMHS.
This is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain further experience in applying psychological theory into practice with children and young people who have moderate mental health problems.
We are looking for someone who has experience of delivering therapeutic groups and of supporting others via formal or informal supervisions.
This role will afford various opportunities including developing assessment skills, group and brief individual therapy skills, and work linked to our Whole School Approach initiatives.
We are a caring and inclusive team who seek to provide high quality, compassionate care to those who use our service.You will receive regular, expert supervision from a qualified practitioner psychologist, and have access to a peer mentor programme as well as opportunities to link with other psychologists across the Service.
At Hampshire CAMHS we ensure continuing professional development through a comprehensive in-house training program and external training opportunities.
We are dedicated to supporting the progress of our clinicians so that you can grow your career with us, and this would be a great position for those considering applying for further training in psychology in the future.
Main duties of the job To support and enhance the professional psychological care of users of the service, providing psychological assessments and interventions within the scope appropriate to level of experience and training, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention, and evaluation within the care group.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.
Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS.