Assistant Psychologist Salford Parent and Infant Relationship Service

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly developed Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) in Salford. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist into this Band 4 role. The successful candidate will have a role in supporting with the Best Start for Life perinatal and parent-infant relationships delivery plan. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of CAMHs or Adult Mental Health Services and ideally have experience of working with infants and/or parents. Under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be expected to contribute to the clinical offer within PAIRS, in addition to data collection and service evaluation. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional who are dedicated to providing the best possible care for parents and their infants in Salford.This post involves assisting in the delivery and development of the PAIRS team and supporting early years clinicians in their direct work with babies and their families.The post holder will assist with a wide range of duties at all stages of service delivery -assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Duties may include the development of resources, including online materials, audit and service development and support to both group delivery and online workshops.The post holder will also be expected to assist CAMHS clinicians in the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks. The post holder will act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and will receive regular supervisionJoin Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Tyerman/Becky Wynne Job title: Principle Clinical Psychologists Email address: salford.pairs@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07890 425756