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Job overview
We are looking to recruit two band 4 Assistant Psychologists to work in the Suffolk Children and Young People’s Eating Disorders Service.
These posts are a fixed-term contract for two years commencing in August 2026. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, motivated, committed to personal and professional development and able to engage with young people with complex mental health difficulties and their families. They will be working as part of a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team under direct supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.
Please note one role is based in Ipswich and the other based in Bury St Edmunds.
Main duties of the job
The remit of the team is to work with young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties in the context of an eating disorder and associated levels of risk. We take a systemic and recovery-oriented approach to understanding and working youth mental health, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT and DBT.
This role will involve providing low intensity, structured interventions; developing and coordinating therapeutic resources within the team; supporting Lead Practitioners in their therapeutic work with clients; co-facilitating workshops and groups; carrying out clinical evaluation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) and audit; and supporting with clinical research.
Experience working with young people or families within mental health would be beneficial.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is community based and may involve independent travel to often rural locations. The post holder will therefore need a driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
As described above, delivering brief interventions such as 'living with emotions', 'body image' and 'anxiety management'.
Completing 5P formulation work with Nursing staff.
Completing all clinical paperwork in a timely manner.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities see first section and job description.
This role will include regular supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.
In your application please include why a formulation is helpful, in no more than 100 words.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Desirable
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 gross per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (End date August 2028). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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