Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist (fixed term-18 months) to work in North Durham CAMHS getting more help team. The service provides mental health consultation, assessment, treatment and psychological interventions to young people under the age of 18 years who present with complex mental health needs and risks.

The service is based at North End House in Durham however the team is over two bases including Consett and there will be an expectation to work across both sites.

Open hours include;

Monday 8-6 North End House/Derwentside

Tuesday 8-6 North End House, 8-8 Derwentside

Wednesday 8-6 North End House/Derwentside

Thursday 8-8 North End House, 8-6 Derwentside

Friday 8-5 North End House/Derwentside

Expectation is to work between these opening hours to meet service and client need.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the team in the delivery of adolescent mental health services; supporting the development of the service and contributing to the provision of excellent, accessible care.

The successful candidate will have a motivation to supporting young people and an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the changing demands of the service and our young people.

Main duties will include:

Audit and evaluation of the service Data collection and analysis Indirect patient care Assisting in formulation and consultation Supporting assessment and intervention with young people

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working for Tees, Esk & Wear Valley comes with a variety of staff benefits including the opportunity for us to consider more flexible ways of working, a lease car scheme, continuous development, and training opportunities.

In return the successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular management, clinical and caseload supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Colleagues who are committed to the psychological and physical
• Wellbeing of staff in the team.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional contact details : - Anna Lowes, Team Manager - anna.lowes@nhs.net

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.