Overview
In this Educational Psychologist role, you contribute to Hampshire Educational Psychology Service, delivering psychological work across schools, colleges, and early years settings to support 0–25-year-olds. You’ll provide statutory and advisory input, work in multi‑agency contexts, and help develop staff through training and supervision. The role spans traded and statutory services, offering broad opportunities to shape practice and outcomes in the region. You will join a values‑led, collaborative team known for innovation and impact, with strong professional development and wellbeing support.
Pay / Benefits
- CPD and regular supervision
- comprehensive induction
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- generous annual leave
- occupational sick pay
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Responsibilities
- Deliver psychological services across schools, colleges, early years settings, and communities using diverse assessment approaches, consultation, and person-centred planning
- Provide psychological and statutory advice for children and young people 0–25 under the SEND Code of Practice
- Act as consultant to parents, carers, educators and other professionals on psychological matters
- Deliver training and group supervision to staff in schools across Hampshire
- Contribute to multi‑agency support for children and young people
- Support project development, policy implementation, and joint initiatives with partner agencies
- Provide specialist educational psychology advice and capacity-building as part of Hampshire Local Area Partnership’s Experts at Hand across educational and community settings
Key requirements
- Current UK professional registration
- Ability to provide statutory psychological advice under the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience and competence as an Educational Psychologist (as per Candidate Pack)
- UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance requirements as part of safeguarding
- Commitment to working within local authority and NHS-related frameworks
- For further information, refer to NHS Careers guidance
- Collaboration and team-orientation
- Strong communication and consultancy skills
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Dynamic assessment approaches
- Consultation with schools, families and professionals
- Person-centred planning and capacity-building
Educational Psychologist HCC625110 in Winchester employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
