Assistant Psychologist - CAMHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to work in a comprehensive and well-established in-patient adolescent service in Colchester, Essex.

Our services have undergone exciting changes, where psychological therapies have been afforded elevated importance in the new clinical model of service delivery that is central to our service transformation process. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has emerged as a stronger Trust that can deliver mental health in an innovative way in Essex, having managed to co-produce a model of service delivery with our various commissioners, partner providers and service users.

We want someone who is passionate about change for the better, is able to drive opportunities in the face of challenges, is creative and flexible, is invested in striving for the very best, and who is stimulated by new ideas.

Main duties of the job

The postholder may be responsible for completing service level audit projects as part of quality and development initiatives. Responsibilities will also include liaison with allied professionals, contributing to the sharing of psychological knowledge and case discussion. Remaining time will comprise attending referrals meetings, participating in department forums and opportunities to shadow other team members. All work will take place under the direction and management of an experienced Clinical Psychologist. There will be a requirement to complete clinically related administration.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.