Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Durham, DH1 4LW
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist (fixed term-18 months) to work in North Durham CAMHS getting more help team. The service provi...
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the team in the delivery of adolescent mental health services; supporting the development of the service and contributing to the provision of excellent, accessible care.
The successful candidate will have a motivation to supporting young people and an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the changing demands of the service and our young people.
Main duties will include
Audit and evaluation of the serviceData collection and analysisIndirect patient careAssisting in formulation and consultationSupporting assessment and intervention with young people
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
- Competence in managing research database and statistics
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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