Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 19 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time 0.8, Assistant Psychologist (band 5) within adult eating disorder services.
This is a new post created as part of the East of England Provider Collaborative. The Trust is working with CPFT and the Provider Collaborative on the establishment of a new Adult Eating Disorder Admission Avoidance Service called A-EDIT.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly established team within adult eating disorders. Psychology is highly valued by the team and is seen as a core component of service provision.
The Provider Collaborative Alternative to Admission (A2A) pathway is being recommissioned withCPFT and HPFT leading on the implementation of the new model referred to as the Adult Eating Disorder Intensive Team (A-EDIT). This will supersede the current regional pilot projects in the A2A pathway (which were the Intensive Community Support (ICT) and Virtual Intensive Support (VIT) models).
A-EDIT will have
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One joint team delivering both virtual and face-to-face interventions, flexed to meet the preference and formulation of the patient and the capacity of the hubs.
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All staff will be contracted to CPFT or HPFT but will be located across the region and will be expected to travel.
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The intention is to use clinical space across the region on an ad hoc basis, and there will be bases in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be psychology graduates with at least a 2:1 degree and be eligible for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
You will have excellent data analysis skills and be competent in using Excel and SPSS. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate research skills, as a significant proportion of the role involves analysing outcome data and carrying out audits to help with service improvement and delivery.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details of the role/responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
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Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAs)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
367-SS-9672
Job locations
Various locations in: Welwyn Garden City, Cambridge, East of England Region
multiple locations
Welwyn Garden City, Cambridge, East of England Region
AL86HG
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various locations in: Welwyn Garden City, Cambridge, East of England Region
multiple locations
Welwyn Garden City, Cambridge, East of England Region
AL86HG
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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