Remote CAMHS Assistant Psychologist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the Harrogate CAMHS team for three months, with a split between clinical work and a service evaluation project. The post is funded by NHS England for graduates seeking clinical experience, offering weekly supervision and development opportunities in a supportive NHS environment.

The role includes ADHD assessments, cognitive testing, service evaluation tasks, and exposure to leadership and quality

Qualifications

• Academic Criteria: Psychology BSc Degree with GBC.
• No substantial assistant psychologist or research assistant experience.
• No postgraduate training course started or completed.
• Eligibility under FESB criteria for financial/educational barriers considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADHD assessments and neurodevelopmental work alongside the MDT.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardised cognitive assessments.
• Attend clinical meetings and contribute to service evaluation tasks.
• Develop training resources for Service Evaluation activities.
• Lead or participate in group teaching on quality improvement and outcomes.
• Support 1-1 SE consultations and screen SE projects for suitability.
• Integrate SE activity within multiprofessional clinical teams and present at internal events.

Education

Psychology Degree with GBC

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the Harrogate CAMHS team for three months, with a split between clinical work and a service evaluation project. The post is funded by NHS England for graduates seeking clinical experience, offering weekly supervision and development opportunities in a supportive NHS environment.

The role includes ADHD assessments, cognitive testing, service evaluation tasks, and exposure to leadership and quality