Assistant Psychologist / Assistant Psychological Therapist

Job summary

Are you looking to join an exciting, transformative psychological therapies service? NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire are a strong partnership service - a collaboration between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Solent Mind. We strive to deliver a high quality, evidence-based, patient-centred service to the population of Hampshire.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Psychological Therapist to support our Psychological Therapists. This will include holding a clinical caseload, supporting patients using online therapy platforms and facilitating therapeutic groups under supervision.

You would be a mobile worker. We operate where our patients need us, this may be at one of our 'hubs', in local community venues or medical sites. You will have a base from which to claim travel and where you would most likely be for computer-based work. We operate a hybrid model of working dependent on the needs of the locality.

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject, such as Psychology or an appropriate equivalent/relevant qualification and be accredited by a professional body such as the BPS or BABCP. Ideally you will have experience working in a mental health setting, with some experience of therapeutic intervention.

We experience high volumes of interest in these posts and therefore advise submitting your application as soon as possible as the closing date can often be brought forward due to high numbers of candidates

Main duties of the job

Undertake protocol based psychological assessment of patients, including psychological outcome measures, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a Psychological Therapist.

Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified accredited Psychological Therapist, in community settings and remotely.

Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, in the community and remotely.

Keep therapy records and write regular letters / reports to patients, referrers and other care professionals within stipulated time frames.

Monitor outcomes of assessment using NHSTTH specific measures (or other measures in line with specified research outcomes) and treatments on clinical caseload and keep other professionals involved/informed as appropriate.

Participate in team meetings and in other meetings as required.

Work within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Psychological Services professional policies and guidelines (with respect to clinical paperwork and liaison with referrers and other staff involved with patients).

Undertake and support audit / research projects, determined by agreed service priorities, under supervision.

Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Havant Health Centre

Civic Centre Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2AZ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Havant Health Centre

Civic Centre Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2AZ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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