This post involves working within the Multi-Disciplinary Team under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologists leading and working within Forensic CAMHS North West. The post-holder will be based at Prestwich (Gardener Unit); however will be expected to travel to other sites as required for direct assessments.
The post holder will work within the FCAMHS team, providing a multi-disciplinary, trauma informed service including providing telephone advice, consultation, direct assessment, psychological assessment, formulation and intervention alongside research and service evaluation for clinical services.
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 27,485 – 30,162 £ / Year
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline: 20 October 2025
Main duties of the job
Under supervision, the post holder will be expected to assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in implementing psychological interventions. This will include using a variety of assessment procedures to develop a formulation with young people and the staff who care for them, joining in multi agency consultations and evaluating interventions and the service as a whole. In undertaking these duties, the post holder will be expected to communicate sensitive information with children, carers and families and professionals both verbally and in writing.
Assistance with teaching and research tasks
The post holder will be expected to assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in undertaking teaching and training. This will include the production of relevant literature and contributing to training initiatives under supervision.
The post holder will also assist clinical psychologists in undertaking clinical research. This will include undertaking literature searches relevant to particular projects and the preparation and presentation of summaries and reports.
Person Specification
Academic
Essential
- 2.1. Bachelors Degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate qualification
Clinical
Essential
- Work with young people in mental distress
Desirable
- Previous work as an assistant psychologist
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