Assistant Psychologist

This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Assistant Psychologist at the AnDY Research Clinic. You will have the opportunity to provide assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions to children and young people with anxiety and/or depression, and support recruitment to clinical research. The post would be ideal for a newly qualified or experienced Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner or someone with a relevant graduate or post-graduate qualification in mental health (e.g., MSc in clinical psychology) and an interest in furthering their career.

Appointment will be at Grade 5 of the University of Reading salary scale. On appointment, the post-holder will need to complete the standard 6-month probation period. The post is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.

You will have:

• A recognised qualification in mental health (i.e., Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, MSc in clinical psychology, or equivalent).
• Experience of providing assessments or evidence-based interventions to children and young people with anxiety and depression.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience of using routine outcome measures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation and the ability to assess and manage clinical risk.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Closing date – 30th November 2023
Interview date -  TBC

Informal contact details
Contact role: Clinic Director
Contact name: Dr Ray Percy
Contact phone: 0118 378 4682
Contact email:  andyadmin@reading.ac.uk

Contact role: Office Manager
Contact name: Amy Lomas
Contact phone: 0118 378 4682
Contact email: andyadmin@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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