Assistant Psychologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Assistant Psychologist The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking 3 creative and committed Assistant Psychologists to work in Southwark CAMHS. Applicants must have a first degree in psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartership, 2:1 or above. Applicants will ideally have prior clinical and research experience, including data and statistical analysis. The post-holders will gain a wide variety of experience and be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and so these posts are highly suitable for candidates who aspire to future training in clinical psychology. Main duties of the job You will be one of five Assistant Psychologists in the service and work across several teams. Clinical work will includeindividual screening appointments for neurodevelopmental difficulties, co-facilitating therapeutic groups and joint assessment and therapeutic clinical work. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service user involvement groups. Audit and contribution to service development will also be crucial aspects of the work. Our three roles are in the following teams: Carelink (working with Looked After Children) Neurodevelopmental Team Adolescent/Children and Families Team (split across both teams) About us Southwark CAMHS Within SLAM, Southwark provides CAMH services to children and young people under 18 with a range of mental health needs with different configurations of multi-disciplinary teams. Each service is committed to SLAM's values, and to provide high-quality, collaborative evidence-based services. There are strong academic links and regular CPD opportunities. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI-8248581 Job locations Southwark CAMHS, Mapother House De Crespigny Park London SE5 8AZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities You willbe one of five Assistant Psychologists in the service and work Toassist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS. To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager. Job description Job responsibilities You willbe one of five Assistant Psychologists in the service and work Toassist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS. To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the