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Assistant Psychologist • Southampton
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Assistant Psychologist in Southampton with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for this role? Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for this role?

2. What previous experience do you have working in a mental health setting, and what did you learn from that experience? What previous experience do you have working in a mental health setting, and what did you learn from that experience?

3. Have you had any direct experience with eating disorders, either through your studies or professional work? If so, could you elaborate on that? Have you had any direct experience with eating disorders, either through your studies or professional work? If so, could you elaborate on that?

4. Could you describe your experience with psychological assessments and any specific techniques or tools you have used? Could you describe your experience with psychological assessments and any specific techniques or tools you have used?

5. What is your understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and how do you think they can be effectively applied in treating eating disorders? What is your understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and how do you think they can be effectively applied in treating eating disorders?

6. How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks in a busy team environment? Can you give an example? How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks in a busy team environment? Can you give an example?

7. Can you provide an example of a time you worked in a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s goals? Can you provide an example of a time you worked in a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s goals?

8. Given that this role involves working closely with qualified professionals, how do you approach receiving and implementing supervision or feedback? Given that this role involves working closely with qualified professionals, how do you approach receiving and implementing supervision or feedback?

9. What experience do you have with research projects or audits in a clinical setting? How did you contribute to these initiatives? What experience do you have with research projects or audits in a clinical setting? How did you contribute to these initiatives?

10. How comfortable are you with data collection and analysis? Can you provide an example of a project where you worked with statistics? How comfortable are you with data collection and analysis? Can you provide an example of a project where you worked with statistics?

11. What motivated you to apply for this specific role within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust? What motivated you to apply for this specific role within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

12. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in psychological practices and mental health care? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in psychological practices and mental health care?

13. What are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you believe this position will help you achieve them? What are your long-term career aspirations, and how do you believe this position will help you achieve them?

14. Are there specific skills or areas of knowledge you are particularly eager to develop in this role? Are there specific skills or areas of knowledge you are particularly eager to develop in this role?

15. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you give us an example of how you have successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience? Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you give us an example of how you have successfully communicated complex information to a diverse audience?

16. How do you approach sensitive conversations, especially with clients who may be dealing with challenging emotions related to eating disorders? How do you approach sensitive conversations, especially with clients who may be dealing with challenging emotions related to eating disorders?

17. How do you approach creating a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and colleagues? How do you approach creating a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and colleagues?

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Role: Assistant Psychologist in Southampton

Interviewed on Monday 14 April 2025 at 06:20.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Psychologist with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, Hampshire\n\n Under supervision of either a Clinical Psychologist or Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, you will be involved in the delivery of individual and group based psychological interventions for people with eating disorders. There are various opportunities for you to become involved in our FREED (First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders) pathway, our Family and Friends' Group and to develop skills in the delivery of both Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. You will also be involved in the running of research projects and audit activity within the service. We are a friendly and supportive team, and we have a strong commitment to supervision, CPD and joint working with a range of other agencies. You should hold a psychology degree (at least a 2:1) and have some previous experience of working in a mental health setting. An enthusiasm to learn and work as part of a busy team is essential. You will also need to have good communication skills and be confident in your computer skills. This post offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to gain useful experience prior to applying to clinical training courses. Please note this post may close early due to high volume of applications. If you would like to find out more about the post please contact Dr Louise Melhuish, Principal Clinical Psychologist, or Dr Liz May, Principal Clinical Psychologist, on 023 8231 2000. To work as part of a community multi-disciplinary eating disorders team. Duties will include providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or cognitive behaviour therapist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist or cognitive behaviour therapist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. The postholder will also assist in clinically related administration, audit, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. About us 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. "}