Assistant Psychologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£29,812 to £32,715 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Summary: To assist care planning and delivery for those children & young people who are receiving a community CYPMHS service, in particular supporting data analysis and service evaluation (80% of job plan) and the delivery of psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychological practitioner (20% of job plan). The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary quadrant CYPMHS team assisting in the provision of a high-quality service to CYP and their carers experiencing mental health difficulties and often social difficulties.The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and assisting in delivering evidence-based interventions to support service users with achieving meaningful change as agreed with supervising clinician(s). This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards. The post holder will utilize their skills and knowledge to assist in analysing data, service evaluation, outcomes measure use, undertaking assessments and carrying outintervention under supervision. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may be required to enable effective and efficient running of the service. All staff should comply with the Trusts values and Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and diversity. For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

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