Assistant Psychologist Salford CAMHS

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Assistant Psychologist in Southampton. This role offers the chance to support young people facing mental health challenges while working in a diverse and collaborative team. Responsibilities include assisting with assessments and interventions under supervision. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology and be passionate about developing their skills in a supportive environment, fostering professional growth and making a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and skilled Psychology graduate required.
• Ability to support young people and their families.
• Experience working alongside mental health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery and development of Salford Core CAMHS.
• Support CAMHS clinicians in direct work with patients.
• Contribute to assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Psychology graduate who would be interested in working within our well established CAMHS team as an Assistant Psychologist? We are keen to find 2 new team members who are able to utilise their existing skills and competencies and to build upon them to support young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Our team is made up of a wide variety of different professionals from health (i.e. Mental health nursing, LD nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, SALT) and social care (Social workers). This means we offer an opportunity to work alongside colleagues from different disciplines, giving you a variety of experience and opportunities. We have other Assistant Psychologists in the team and there is a wider network of Assistant Psychologists across the MFT network.

This post involves assisting in the delivery and development of Salford Core CAMHS and supporting CAMHS clinicians in their direct work with children and young people and their families.

Salford CAMHS is unique in MFT as its core services and Neurodevelopmental offer sit under the same team. This means the post holder will have the opportunity to work within both streams and will be involved in assessment and interventions for young people who have a co-morbid mental health presentation alongside a suspected or diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition.

The post holder will assist with a wide range of duties at all stages of service delivery – assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation. Duties may include the development of resources, audit, service development and support to group delivery.

The post holder will also be expected to assist CAMHS clinicians in the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks. They will act under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist and will receive regular supervision.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Michelle Perkin
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0161 518 5400