Job summary Herefordshire CAMHS have an exciting full time opportunity for an aspiring clinical or counselling psychologist. We welcome applications from candidates with a BPS-accredited psychology degree, who are passionate in developing in this area. You will be working with psychologists and other professionals offering psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will also undertake audits, evaluation, support clinical pathways and service development, including developing increased service user involvement and co-creation. You will be supported to develop skills in direct work with children and young people under the supervision of a psychologist. We are seeking someone who has the personal qualities and enthusiasm for placing patient care at the heart of services, highly motivated to learn about and improve the psychological wellbeing and outcomes for children. Skills in research and/or audit skills and applying these to service improvement are essential. Main duties of the job Assist, under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, the clinical psychology assessment and treatment of children and their families. Take on a small individual caseload for individual treatment under the supervision of an appropriately graded Clinical Psychologist. Assist in the establishment and execution of psychology led clinical projects Assist with the cataloguing and maintenance of test and other equipment. Assist with the collection and interpretation of clinical and research data. Assist with the preparation and production of clinical, research and teaching materials. Assist, where appropriate, in teaching programmes which are arranged with the Clinical Psychologists. Assist colleagues, where appropriate, with the organisation of the service. Attend such meetings, as appropriate, for the efficient running of the Service About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-1180 Job locations Benet Building Ruckall Lane Hereford HR2 9RP Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Experience Essential Contact with children/adolescents either through psychology training or personal experience Some awareness of the work of other agencies e.g., social services Some experience of working in teams Qualifications Essential Honours Degree in Psychology with the British Psychological Society ratification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of service evaluation Working knowledge of Health Service structure Person Specification Experience Essential Contact with children/adolescents either through psychology training or personal experience Some awareness of the work of other agencies e.g., social services Some experience of working in teams Qualifications Essential Honours Degree in Psychology with the British Psychological Society ratification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of service evaluation Working knowledge of Health Service structure 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Benet Building Ruckall Lane Hereford HR2 9RP Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)