Assistant Psychologist (Fix term Contract- 1 year)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bracknell is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join its East Specialist Community Teams. This fixed-term, full-time role involves working directly with children and families dealing with mental health issues. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and various benefits including flexible working, generous leave, and an NHS pension.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for learning and career development

Cycle to Work schemes

Wellbeing tools

Retail and dining discounts

Enhanced family leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of mental health issues affecting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical work with children, young people, and families.
• Assist in service development projects.
• Attend meetings related to service planning.

Skills

Direct clinical work with children

Participation in clinical supervision

Service development knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Band 4 Assistant Psychologist

We are seeking a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the East Specialist Community Teams (SCT), covering Bracknell, Slough, Windsor, and Maidenhead. This is a fixed-term, full-time role (1.0 WTE) based at Fir Tree House, Upton Hospital, Slough, with travel to other sites required. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver treatments to young people with complex, severe, and enduring mental health issues.

The team is supportive, warm, and welcoming, providing regular supervision, training opportunities, and a focus on staff wellbeing. The main duties include working directly with children, young people, and families under supervision, contributing to service development, and participating in training and clinical governance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical work with children, young people, and families within the CAMHS teams.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and professional development activities.
• Assist in designing and implementing service development projects.
• Attend meetings related to service planning and development.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing high-quality mental health and community services across Berkshire. We promote an inclusive, supportive environment where staff can develop and thrive.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options
• 27 days' annual leave, increasing with service + buy/sell options
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Wellbeing tools and services
• Retail and dining discounts
• Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking on Trust sites