MHST Assistant Psychologist

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist at a leading NHS Trust in Wisbech. This role involves supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people, conducting research, and providing therapeutic interventions. Join a highly-rated team dedicated to innovative care and development.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring an undergraduate psychology degree.
• Experience in data analysis and research is beneficial.
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support audits, research, data analysis, and evaluations.
• Work closely with Psychologists and clinicians.
• Deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy informed guided self-help.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Education

Undergraduate psychology degree

Job description

Join to apply for the MHST Assistant Psychologist role at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to work within the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service (EHWS), Fenland Mental Health Support Team (MHST), part of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.

The Assistant Psychologist role does not require professional registration, only an undergraduate psychology degree.

The EHWS supports children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, within the 'Getting Advice' and 'Getting Help' quadrants of the Thrive Framework, working closely with schools and colleges.

This position is based at The New Horsefair Clinic in Wisbech, covering the Fenland area in Cambridgeshire.

Click on the link to the Job Description to learn more about the role.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, after 23.05.2025.

The role involves working closely with Psychologists and clinicians to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people across Fenland.

You will support audits, research, data analysis, and evaluations, and lead small projects to support service development.

The role includes clinical work with children, young people, and their families, as well as school staff.

You will gain experience in delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy informed guided self-help and other group-based interventions.

Please note, the post requires travel across two counties, often at short notice.

We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative services across the east of England, enabling care closer to home and promoting healthier lives.

Our staff are highly rated in the national staff survey, and we prioritize staff engagement and development.

If you share our passion for high-quality, innovative care, please submit your application and join us in our journey as a leading-edge community provider. All applicants are welcome.

For more details or informal visits, contact: Dr. Tendayi Guzha, MHST Clinical and Team Lead, at [e-mail].

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level

• Employment type: Full-time

• Job function: Health Care Provider

• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care