Job Summary
The post holder will work as an Assistant Psychologist within the CAMHS Anxiety Disorders Treatment Team (ADTT), supporting the work of qualified psychological professionals and contributing to multi-disciplinary service delivery under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner Psychologist. ADTT provides specialist, formulation-driven CBT for children and young people with anxiety disorders, OCD and tics across Berkshire, within a compassionate and innovative team with strong research links. The role involves supporting evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions, assisting with group work, occasional individual work with children, young people and families, and contributing to training, audit, service evaluation, reports and presentations as required.
Main duties of the job
- Support assessment, formulation and delivery of psychologically informed care for service users under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner Psychologist, including individual and group-based, time-limited interventions.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people and families to set achievable goals, manage risk and distress safely, and support recovery within agreed care plans.
- Assist with the organisation, coordination and delivery of therapeutic groups, and contribute to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings to support holistic care and transitions.
- Collect, analyse and record clinical and outcome data using standardised measures and Trust systems, ensuring high-quality, accurate and confidential record keeping.
- Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, CPD, training and governance activities, maintaining professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities, including data analysis, reports, literature reviews and service user involvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology or equivalent, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- (Entitled to) Graduate Membership of British Psychological Society
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Can demonstrate additional interest and/or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
- Evidence of an interest in pursuing a career in the psychological professions
Desirable
- Undertaken additional training (e.g. practice-based training and workshops) in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, neuropsychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties; neurological difficulties, learning disabilities, eating disorder, personality difficulties or people with emotion regulation difficulties or equivalent within an inpatient or community setting
- Experience of audits/evaluations or other forms of research
Desirable
- Experience of providing direct clinical or social care
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of psychological theory, practice and evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
- Appreciation of the needs and challenges face by people with mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to apply existing psychological theory and knowledge within a mental health, dementia and/or learning disabilities context
- Ability to appropriately communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including a high standard of letter and report writing
Desirable
- Experience conducting service evaluation and research, particularly within a clinical setting
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
- Ability to work under supervision, using own initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations and to deliver work as agreed and reviewed at regular intervals
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
- Able to work flexibly as required
- Able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, with minimal impact on daily productivity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 27 May 2026
