• Job Description

  Req#: C9348-25-2100?language=en&page=691&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Psychologist to be at the forefront of the development of the CAMHS Learning Disability/Autism service across Hampshire. We are looking for a psychologist to work alongside the clinical lead and other disciplines to develop the psychological offer for the young people we work with. The post holder will also support the development of our pathways and help shape the culture of the team. Providing effective supervision, training, and leadership will be integral to the role. You will join a small group of skilled and compassionate professionals to build a wider service from the ground up, ensuring the children and their families receive best practice care for their mental health and behavioural needs.

  You will also be part of the county wide child psychology team, making innovative contributions to ongoing service improvement and compassionate care, and we work towards psychology being at the heart of everything that we do. There are many opportunities to access further training and we have an excellent record in developing our workforce. We have close links with Southampton University offering placements to trainee clinical psychologists.

  We would consider offering this as a Band 7 to 8a development post. If taken as a preceptorship, you will have career development plan that sets out the required competencies for the transition to an 8a role. A senior psychologist will be closely supporting you with this journey.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide quality driven assessments, psychological formulations and interventions to children and young people that have moderate to severe Learning Disability experiencing a wide range of complex and severe mental health and/or behavioural problems. Delivering a variety of interventions (individual and group) to families and young people in line with their needs and goals.

  To help develop the consultation offer to the Wider CAMHS service for young people with mild Learning Disability or those that have complex neurodevelopmental needs.

  Working together with other agencies and services to develop and implement interventions and care plans and ensure successful transitions between services.

  To be an integral part in developing and delivering clinical care pathways.

  Form part of the MDT providing consultation and supervision and developing psychological knowledge within the MDT.

  Being part of the leadership team at Hampshire CAMHS Learning Disability/Autism Team supporting the development of innovative and effective ways of working and participating in systematic clinical governance.

  Supervising and supporting the development of other psychologists and psychological therapists in the team, including trainee clinical psychologists on placement from the University of Southampton.

  To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

  About us

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £55,690 to £62,682 a year Based of full time hours

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  348-CFS-8122

  Job locations

  Bramblys Grange Health Centre

  Bramblys Drive

  Basingstoke

  Hampshire

  RG21 8UN

  
  

  Advertiser House

  24-32 London Street

  Andover

  Hampshire

  SP10 2PE

  
  

  Ashurst Hospital

  Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst

  Southampton

  Hampshire

  SO40 7AR

  
  

  Osborn Centre

  Osborn Road

  Fareham

  Hampshire

  PO16 7ES

  
  

  Oak Park Community Base

  50 Leigh Road

  Havant

  Hampshire

  PO9 2BF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

  We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

  We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, approved by the HPCP

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, approved by the HPCP

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bramblys Grange Health Centre

  Bramblys Drive

  Basingstoke

  Hampshire

  RG21 8UN

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bramblys Grange Health Centre

  Bramblys Drive

  Basingstoke

  Hampshire

  RG21 8UN

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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