Assistant Psychologist - eating disorders team

Assistant Psychologist - Eating Disorders Team

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join our specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder team in Portsmouth, on a fixed term 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children and young people experiencing eating disorders, as well as their families, within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist to deliver evidence-based care, assist with assessments and interventions, and contribute to service development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge before pursuing further training, such as Clinical Psychology doctorate programmes.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Assist in the psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for children and young people with eating disorders under supervision.
2. Support the delivery of evidence-based interventions, including psychoeducation, FT-AN, group work, parent groups, and individual sessions, as directed by a qualified psychologist.
3. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, paediatricians, dietitians, family therapists, nurses, and support workers to support patient care and recovery.
4. Undertake audit, research, and service evaluation projects to inform best practice within the team.
5. Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and training to support professional development.

About Us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Job Responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology (1st Class or 2.1)
• Additional specialist training related to working with children, young people, and their families and carers

Experience

• Experience, voluntary or paid, in working with children and young people (preferably experience of working with children and young people with mental health and/or additional needs).
• Experience of working with young people who have mental health difficulties or neurodevelopmental disorders and their families/or a demonstrated interest in this client group.
• Knowledge and experience of utilising psychological assessment including cognitive and psychometric assessments.

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.

Employer Name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year based on full-time hours