Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join Calderdale CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Teams. The team offers diagnostic assessments to children where there are concerns regarding Autism Spectrum Conditions or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The post holder will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team and work alongside our qualified Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Specialist Mental Health Practitioners and Neurodevelopmental Practitioners to assist with a variety of clinical tasks.

The role would suit those who love working with children and young people and have an interest in diagnostic assessments alongside psychological formulations. We are also looking for applicants who intend to pursue a career in clinical psychology and who wish to apply for the doctorate training. Appropriate training will be provided and you will receive regular clinical supervision from a clinical psychologist.

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The role will include, but is not limited to, completing school observations, assisting in assessment clinics, administering the QB test and cognitive assessments, such as the WISC-V and WAIS-V, contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and taking part service improvements, evaluation and audit. You will need to be highly motivated, a quick learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will also need to have a good understanding of the key features of autism and ADHD.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.

We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run.

Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted: 30 October 2026

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