# Assistant Psychologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/f5e652fd-8391-4d60-91db-64df25786ddc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-psychologist/f5e652fd-8391-4d60-91db-64df25786ddc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Kingsley Green - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant psychologist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £29,812 - £32,715 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-14T00:02:13.237Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Welwyn_Garden_City/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Psychology/Psychology-v8233486 - **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role. An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Psychologist to join the HPFT Community Child and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) for the East Hertfordshire team, based at Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City and Hoddesdon Health Centre. This role is part of an established community team within the HPFT Specialist Division, focusing on the assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health needs. The CYPMH team provides specialist assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people in the community and offers support in collaboration with children, young people, and their families. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for maintaining service databases, entering data, generating reports on service targets, and conducting audits and evaluations in accordance with national guidelines for monitoring service delivery and clinical progress, all under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling). They will also play a role in supporting the treatment of children and young people, following psychological therapy guidelines and supervision. Regular clinical supervision will be provided. Applicants should have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 out intervention 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 Trust’s 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. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving) ### Diversity **Essential** - A commitment to work in ways which support equality and diversity and treat everyone with appropriate dignity and respect. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with children/young people **Desirable** - Experience of work with children and/or adolescents with moderate to severe mental health problems - Experience in psychological interventions – DBT, CBT or interpersonal therapy interventions or other evidence based approaches. - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. ### Communication **Essential** - High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. **Desirable** - Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis. ### Analytical Skills **Essential** - Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. ### Knowledge and Skill **Essential** - Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. - Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations. - Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent’s mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Care Programme Approach, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc. **Desirable** - Knowledge and understanding of CAPA model and i-Thrive framework ### Training/qualifications **Essential** - Upper second class honours degree in psychology, or other higher degree in psychology, or equivalent undergraduate qualification. 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