Assistant Psychologist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their clinical skills and experience within a supportive and multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health service.

Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will support the delivery of high-quality psychological care for children, young people and their families. The role will include assisting with psychological assessments, psychometric testing, school-based observations, gathering and analysing clinical information, co-working cases with qualified clinicians, and supporting the delivery of evidence-based interventions where appropriate. You may also contribute to service development, audit and evaluation activities.

The North Lincolnshire CAMHS Getting Help Team is a welcoming and innovative service dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. We provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, consultation and support, with a focus on early intervention, accessibility, reducing inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Knowledge / Skills

Desirable: - IT Literate; - High standard of report writing

Experience

Essential: - Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more

Desirable: - Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences

Qualifications

Essential: - An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.; - Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable: - Training in Psychometric testing; - Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience

Personal/Abilities

Desirable: - An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities