Assistant Psychologist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

NHS pension

Learning opportunities

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Staff networks

Generous leave

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a full-time Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Berkshire West CAMHS Specialist Community Team (SCT), covering Reading, Wokingham and Newbury. The role is Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, based at Erlegh House, University of Reading, with travel to Lower Henwick Farm, Newbury.

Both sites offer free parking. You will support assessments, care coordination and evidence-based psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work jointly with senior clinicians, following their clinical recommendations.
• Respond to the needs of the service, gathering data reports and information as the service requires.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support the multidisciplinary team and senior staff including taking accurate clinical meeting notes and engaging in audit and service evaluation.
• Use supervision effectively.
• Work with colleagues to support the clinical and operational leadership of the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multi-agency system.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Berkshire West CAMHS Specialist Community Team (SCT), covering Reading, Wokingham and Newbury. The role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at Erlegh House, University of Reading, with travel to Lower Henwick Farm, Newbury. Both sites offer free parking. CAMHS SCT provides specialist, formulation-led interventions for children and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties or requiring urgent or intensive support. We work collaboratively with young people, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments, shared formulations and tailored care plans. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians, you will support assessments, care coordination and evidence-based psychological interventions. You will help develop and deliver group interventions, provide occasional individual support to young people and families, and contribute to training for carers, staff and partner agencies. You will also undertake administrative duties, clinical audits, service evaluations and associated reports and presentations. We offer regular clinical and management supervision, a supportive induction, in-house training and dedicated time for reflective practice and team formulation. We welcome thoughtful, reflective team players to our compassionate and supportive team, where staff wellbeing and manageable caseloads are prioritised.,

• Assist and work jointly with senior clinicians, following their clinical recommendations.
• Respond to the needs of the service, gathering data reports and information as the service requires.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support the multidisciplinary team and senior staff including taking accurate clinical meeting notes and engaging in audit and service evaluation.
• Use supervision effectively.
• Work with colleagues to support the clinical and operational leadership of the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multi-agency system.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.
  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites