Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to work within a Specialist Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS) for a one-year fixed term contract, three days a week.

H&IOW FCAMHS is a friendly, innovative and exciting team working with high levels of complexity and risk. You will work alongside experienced FCAMHS professionals including psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, gaining knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who pose a serious risk of harm to others.

This role will offer you the opportunity to observe specialist consultations, assessment and intervention in a forensic setting and become involved in co-facilitating training, intervention and evidence-based risk assessments. There will be opportunities to be involved in quality improvement and research projects and attend forums offering consultation to professionals with regard to harmful sexual behaviour and risk of serious harm.

It is essential that candidates are enthusiastic about working with children, young people and their families. We work with young people who pose a serious risk of harm to others.

You will receive regular supervision from the Clinical Psychologists in the team, and will have opportunities to link with other Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists in the trust, as well as access training opportunities offered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, coordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.

To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.

To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.

To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or regular supervision from qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.

To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.

To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oak Park Childrens Services

8 Lavant Drive

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2AW

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oak Park Childrens Services

8 Lavant Drive

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2AW

Employer's website

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

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