Assistant Psychologist-adult Mental Health

3 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.


This role is for a band 5 assistant psychologist time for a one year period. The person appointed will join the large, friendly child health psychology team at UHS. The assistant psychologist will be involved in supporting the work of the team, specifically in running therapeutic groups for children and young people (Tree of Life groups and Putting Pain in its Place groups). As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.


All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.


The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Applicants must have a first class honours or upper second class honours psychology degree and some prior experience of working as an assistant psychologist. The role requires someone who engages well with children and young people and who enjoys working as a member of a collaborative team. Qualifications / training required
A First Class Honours Degree in Psychology or an Upper Second Class Degree
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Further postgraduate training in research design and analysis.
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
Further training or MSc in associated/related field

Previous work with children and young people
Experience with clinical neuropsychological assessment, standardised test administration, scoring and interpretation
Record of publication in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
Experience in carrying out statistical analyses
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people and families living with sleep problems.
High standard of report writing
Experience of using a range of software, e.g. for databases or data-analysis, information searches etc.
An understanding of psychology applied to health care

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton



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