Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist Fixed Term

**Hours**: 37.5 hours full time (flexible to meet the needs of the service)

**Base**: Crystal Building, Doncaster CAMHS

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust is committed to providing the highest standard of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services for the population of Rotherham, Doncaster, North and North-East Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support the existing Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment pathway (ADHD and ASD) within Doncaster under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists

As an Assistant Psychologist within the team, you will be involved in undertaking assessments with children and families, school based observation assessments, co-working cases with qualified clinicians and providing therapeutic support where appropriate; thus enabling you to utilise and enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

The Neurodevelopmental Team within Doncaster is a multi-disciplinary service with professionals from a range of professional backgrounds. It is structured into a number of Care Pathways. Doncaster CAMHS is part of the Children and Young People’s Care Group, alongside two other CAMHS services in Rotherham and North Lincolnshire. This is an exciting time for the team as it continues to develop, implementing a new service model and the development of care pathways underpinned by national CAMHS strategies and initiatives.

An Honours degree in Psychology (BSc), experience of working with mental health/psychological problems and good communication skills are all essential requirements. The applicant should have access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. The post holder will be offered training, professional support and supervision.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role