Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists who are interested in gaining experience in working with children and young people with developmental conditions. The Children and Young People's ADHD and ASD Service (CYPAAS) offers specialised diagnostic assessments and needs-based interventions for children and young people with these conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will contribute to the assessment (neuropsychological assessments and observations) and research activities of the CYPAAS working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, but will also be encouraged to develop their clinical skills (group and individual work). You will be part of a highly experienced team and we are looking for people with good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organisational skills. Applicants should possess a good Honours degree in Psychology (1st or high 2:1), preferably have experience of working with children and/or adults with developmental conditions, and previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist would also be an advantage. The post requires a substantial amount of travelling across the county of Northamptonshire and possession of a driving licence and own transport is therefore essential.

Please also note that for some occupations we receive a high amount of applications, and where this is evident, the post will be closed and we will put a limit on the number of applications that we are able to receive. Please answer the following question in the supporting statement box on the application form: What do you think will be important to think about when working with young people with ADHD or ASD? (max 150 words)

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Sudborough House, St Mary's hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Sudborough House, St Mary's hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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