Job summary

We are seeking an assistant psychologist interested in the community mental health. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, good knowledge of data analysing, report writing and a passion for building working relationships in a diverse community.

One of the key strengths of this role is the breadth of clinical experience and professional development opportunities available.

Our approach is strongly systemic, recognising that a young person's wellbeing is influenced by multiple factors and environments. You will regularly work with schools, youth services, GPs and other partner agencies, placing you in a unique position to support young people across different systems. We encourage staff to think holistically and to consider the wider context of a young person's life, including their family, culture, education and broader social circumstances, when formulating and delivering care.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your clinical skills within a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking service.

The post holder will be supervised by a Senior Counselling Psychologist, will be a part of the group supervision for Assistant Psychologists and have access to peer support from the several Assistant Psychologists based within Lewisham CAMHS.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance the provision of triage and initial assessment and short-term interventions for young people referred to GP-Led Youth Clinic in Lewisham

To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance and supervision of a clinical 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.

About us

The GP-Led Youth Clinic is a community based innovative mental health service for young people collaborating between One Health Lewisham, Lewisham Council and South London and Maudsley Hospital NHS Trust (SLaM). The GP-Led Youth Clinic aims to promote early intervention, prevention, and promotion; strengthening awareness in mental health and increase accessibility to seek mental health support for young people in Lewisham.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of inner HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8253937

Job locations

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Support and enhance the provision of triage, initial assessments, and short-term interventions for young people referred to the GP-Led Youth Clinic.

Assist with psychological assessments, including administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment measures, and contribute to the development of treatment plans and monitoring of patient progress.

Provide low-intensity mental health interventions and psychoeducation support where appropriate, with opportunities to observe and learn from senior clinicians through clinical shadowing.

Support young people and families by signposting to appropriate services and assisting with referrals and clinical applications to internal and external agencies.

Assist in the preparation and dissemination of psychoeducational and mental health resources and contribute to the planning and delivery of group interventions where appropriate.

Work collaboratively with clinicians, GPs, and other health, education, youth workers and social care professionals to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for young people.

Participate actively in clinical, triage, multidisciplinary team, and service meetings, contributing to case discussions and shared decision-making.

Undertake clinically related administrative duties, including maintaining accurate records, collecting service data, and supporting the effective operation of the clinic.

Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation, research, teaching, and project work, including assisting with the development and implementation of audit and research initiatives.

Adhere to professional standards, clinical guidelines, and service policies and procedures, seeking support and supervision appropriately to ensure safe and effective practice.

Essential requirements: A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment. Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets). Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: Support and enhance the provision of triage, initial assessments, and short-term interventions for young people referred to the GP-Led Youth Clinic. Assist with psychological assessments, including administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment measures, and contribute to the development of treatment plans and monitoring of patient progress. Provide low-intensity mental health interventions and psychoeducation support where appropriate, with opportunities to observe and learn from senior clinicians through clinical shadowing. Support young people and families by signposting to appropriate services and assisting with referrals and clinical applications to internal and external agencies. Assist in the preparation and dissemination of psychoeducational and mental health resources and contribute to the planning and delivery of group interventions where appropriate. Work collaboratively with clinicians, GPs, and other health, education, youth workers and social care professionals to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for young people. Participate actively in clinical, triage, multidisciplinary team, and service meetings, contributing to case discussions and shared decision-making. Undertake clinically related administrative duties, including maintaining accurate records, collecting service data, and supporting the effective operation of the clinic. Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation, research, teaching, and project work, including assisting with the development and implementation of audit and research initiatives. Adhere to professional standards, clinical guidelines, and service policies and procedures, seeking support and supervision appropriately to ensure safe and effective practice. Essential requirements: A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment. Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets). Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (A)

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
• Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working with autism, and learning disability(A/I)
• Experience of working with young people in a mental health setting (A/I)

Understanding and Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues.
• Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets).

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures.
• Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis (A) Experience Essential Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment in a mental health setting and able to work clinically with close direct supervision. Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits. Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Desirable Experience of working with autism, and learning disability(A/I) Experience of working with young people in a mental health setting (A/I) Understanding and Knowledge Essential Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis. Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with autism and related disorders and of methods of assessment and treatment. Skills Essential Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, information to clients, families and colleagues. Well-developed IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, data entry and management and analysis of research data (SPSS, Excel spreadsheets). Abilities Essential Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles. Ability to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures. Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may have impediments to understanding.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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