Assistant Psychologist - YOS
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a part-time Assistant Psychologist post within Southampton CAMHS, specifically supporting the Youth Justice Service (YJS). The role involves working with vulnerable young people aged 10-18 who have broken the law, supporting their mental health needs. You will collaborate with clinical psychology colleagues and the YJS team to develop psychological formulations, understanding how trauma and neurodivergence impact young people. The position requires experience in children's social care or mental health settings.
Essential criteria
- Bachelor's degree in psychology
- Eligible for Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Bachelor's degree in psychology
- Eligible for Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist - YOS
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about working with children, young people and their families?
Are you looking to pursue a career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health? Do you have an interest in working with vulnerable teenagers in a trauma-informed and compassionate way?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Southampton CAMHS as an Assistant Psychologist within the core specialist CAMHS team. This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) post based at CAMHS Horizon Centre in Southampton.
The Southampton CAMHS team is a strong and supportive team and has excellent structures to offer regular supervision and support. This is a great opportunity to join our team in Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust Children & Families Service line to support in the delivery of high-quality children's mental health services. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the right attitude, skills and knowledge who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience for children and their families.
Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an Assistant Psychologist post supporting the work we do at Southampton CAMHS with the Youth Justice Service (YJS). Southampton Yout
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