Assistant Psychologist | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking multiple Assistant Psychologists to support the data collection processes for Children and Young Peoples IAPT. Roles involve supporting assessments, delivering therapeutic treatments, and working with clinical staff. The ideal candidates will be psychology graduates with strong communication skills and a keen interest in working with children and young people. Opportunities for clinical work under supervision are provided, along with diverse and inclusive working conditions.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in working with children and young people (CYP).
• Experience with CYP‑IAPT data collection is a plus.
• Strong relational and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and consultations with children and young people.
• Assist in clinical administration and KPI collection.
• Deliver weekly DBT skills group for young people and parents/carers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic IT proficiency

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of SPSS

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Assistant Psychologist – 3 x posts

We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated psychology graduates keen to gain experience to progress towards clinical psychology training. All posts are focused on supporting data collection processes for Children and Young Peoples IAPT (CYP‑IAPT), including clinical outcome monitoring and service‑user satisfaction. The primary task is to support data collection, with opportunities to undertake clinical work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

• Post 1 – Bexley CAMHS, Park Crescent, Erith (DA8 3EE)
  Responsibilities: Support assessments, consultations and direct therapeutic work with children and young people with complex mental health difficulties. Assist in clinical administration, KPI collection and audit/research projects.
  Qualifications: Psychology graduate, keen interest in working with CYP, excellent communication skills, basic IT proficiency. Experience with CYP‑IAPT data collection a plus.
• Post 2 – Greenwich CAMHS, Woolwich Centre & Highpoint House
  Responsibilities: Work with Early Intervention in Schools Team (EIT) and Integrated Clinical Team (ICT) to deliver therapeutic treatments, training to schools and brief evidence‑based interventions. Support clinical staff in outcome monitoring and audit projects.
  Qualifications: Psychology graduate, experience with behaviour/emotional well‑being or vulnerable CYP, strong relational and organisational skills. Knowledge of SPSS and Excel desirable.
• Post 3 – DBT Team, Oxleas CAMHS (Highpoint House & Stepping Stones)
  Responsibilities: Assist in clinical admin, KPI collection and development of audit/research projects. Deliver weekly DBT skills group for young people aged 13‑17 and parents/carers, and support assessments under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
  Qualifications: Psychology graduate, strong interest in working with self‑harm/suicidal behaviour in a DBT service, excellent communication skills and basic IT proficiency.

Essential skills: Good communication, liaison and support for clinical staff; interest in children and young people (CYP). Knowledge of Excel and SPSS desirable.
Equal Opportunities: The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and promotes diversity. All communication is by e‑mail; please check your inbox regularly.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: we are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.