Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 29 July 2025
Job summary
We anticipate there to be a high volume of applications for this vacancy and we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We would encourage you to apply today.
Are you an experienced Senior Assistant Psychologist (AP), who has at least one year of supervised AP experience, and wants to work part of a friendly and experienced Psychological Therapies Team in a national specialist service?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist with experience, passion and flexibility to work at our Medium Secure adolescent inpatient unit.
Bluebird House provides a 13 bedded Secure Forensic Mental Health Service for young people aged 12 to 18.
The postholder will work alongside other psychological therapy colleagues (psychologists, systemic practitioners, arts therapists and clinical nurse specialist) and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team. The post contains a range of duties which contribute to the psychological provision to young people, families and carers, as well as contributing to the promotion of a psychologically informed environment and working with staff teams supporting highly complex cases. Bluebird House has a psychologically informed model of care based on attachment and trauma theory, and also draws from Non Violence Resistance (NVR).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work alongside other psychological therapy colleagues and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team. The purpose of the role is to contribute to the provision of a psychological therapies service to young people, their families, and carers. In addition to the delivery of therapeutic work, the role will involve contributing to the promotion of a psychologically informed environment and working with staff teams supporting highly complex cases. With appropriate support and supervision, the post-holder will offer consultation on relevant aspects of the needs and care of young people and the systems around them to contribute to formulations and management plans of a young person's needs and risk. The post also offers opportunities to contribute to training and workforce development and to use research skills for audit, policy, and service.
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.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-CFS-8316
Job locations
Bluebird House
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bluebird House
Tatchbury Mount, Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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