Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Assistant Psychologist

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

To contribute to outcome monitoring and service evaluation of the Royal Free CAMHS service, with focus on the Neurodevelopmental pathway monthly data to the NCL group.

To develop and manage the existing departmental activity databases

To contribute to and carry out audit activities

To contribute to the clinical services of the department as required

To support the clinical activity of the department through monitoring pathways and engaging families

Main duties of the job

To contribute to clinical discussions through the provision of feedback of standardised measures under the supervision of a senior member of the Clinical Psychology Team.

Opportunities may occasionally arise to contribute to the clinical work of the department by undertaking grade appropriate tasks such as a school observation or assisting at existing groups. These will be under the supervision of a member of the clinical psychology team and discussed with the post holder on a case by case basis.

To scribe at assessment appointments and formulate a letter under supervision of the lead assessing clinician.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Royal Free to be your best

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7508584

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day management of data collection, e.g. questionnaire administration and scoring

Data entry

Supporting other members of staff to meet the data collection requirements of the team

Management of departmental databases under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist including Data Analysis and routine reporting

To conduct literature searches under the guidance of Clinical Psychologist

To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service area, by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical/counselling psychology and related disciplines.

To formulate a quarterly report for commissioners on service data under the supervision of clinical psychologist

Please also refer to Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

Please Note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification document.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check you email regularly following the closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day management of data collection, e.g. questionnaire administration and scoring

Data entry

Supporting other members of staff to meet the data collection requirements of the team

Management of departmental databases under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist including Data Analysis and routine reporting

To conduct literature searches under the guidance of Clinical Psychologist

To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology within the service area, by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical/counselling psychology and related disciplines.

To formulate a quarterly report for commissioners on service data under the supervision of clinical psychologist

Please also refer to Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

Please Note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification document.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check you email regularly following the closing date.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
  • Minimum 2:1 degree in psychology with eligibility for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society

Desirable

  • Additional training in research methods

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a clinical team
  • Experience of working within the NHS or related voluntary sector role
  • Experience of the use of standardised psychometric measures
  • Experience of statistical analysis and reporting
  • Experience of clinical audit including data collection, analysis and reporting
  • Experience of working within an MDT and multiagency setting
  • Experience of working in a clinical service for children and young people, and with neurodevelopmental needs or conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an MDT and multiagency setting
  • Experience of working in a clinical service for children and young people or with people with neurodevelopmental needs or conditions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and SPSS or equivalent statistical package
  • Able to perform descriptive and basic inferential statistics and produce graphs and data summary tables
  • Understanding of the use of standardised measures. Use of bibliographic databases to conduct literature searches
  • Ability to synthesise and summarise complex information from multiple sources
  • Ability to collect relevant information from patients and families under our care
  • Ability to empathise with patients and their families
  • An appreciation of the need to consider diversity, e.g. ethnicity, religion, disability in our work
  • Knowledge of the legislative frameworks relative to the client population
  • Good oral and written communication skills including report writing skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
  • Able to work safely and effectively with clients under supervision
  • Experienced in oral presentations, working with people in groups

Other

Essential

  • Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting and to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical/audit practice.

Desirable

  • Interest and ability to contribute to service development
  • Commitment to the strategic aims of the trust and the NCL partners academic health sciences partnership
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
  • Minimum 2:1 degree in psychology with eligibility for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society

Desirable

  • Additional training in research methods

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a clinical team
  • Experience of working within the NHS or related voluntary sector role
  • Experience of the use of standardised psychometric measures
  • Experience of statistical analysis and reporting
  • Experience of clinical audit including data collection, analysis and reporting
  • Experience of working within an MDT and multiagency setting
  • Experience of working in a clinical service for children and young people, and with neurodevelopmental needs or conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an MDT and multiagency setting
  • Experience of working in a clinical service for children and young people or with people with neurodevelopmental needs or conditions

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel and SPSS or equivalent statistical package
  • Able to perform descriptive and basic inferential statistics and produce graphs and data summary tables
  • Understanding of the use of standardised measures. Use of bibliographic databases to conduct literature searches
  • Ability to synthesise and summarise complex information from multiple sources
  • Ability to collect relevant information from patients and families under our care
  • Ability to empathise with patients and their families
  • An appreciation of the need to consider diversity, e.g. ethnicity, religion, disability in our work
  • Knowledge of the legislative frameworks relative to the client population
  • Good oral and written communication skills including report writing skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the issues surrounding clinical data, particularly confidentiality
  • Able to work safely and effectively with clients under supervision
  • Experienced in oral presentations, working with people in groups

Other

Essential

  • Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting and to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical/audit practice.

Desirable

  • Interest and ability to contribute to service development
  • Commitment to the strategic aims of the trust and the NCL partners academic health sciences partnership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Psychologist, CAMHS

Sandra Stamos

sandra.stamos@nhs.net

02078302931

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7508584

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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