Assistant Psychologist Complex Emotional Needs
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Psychology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
1. Full time
2. Part time
hours per week (min 2 posts) Job ref -ACC-8- Site St Andrew's House Town Derby Salary £, - £, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing //6 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We have 2 vacant Assistant Psychologist posts in our Living Well Short-term Offer. These roles focus on the delivery of effective interventions for people with Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) in our Living Well Short-term offer. We are looking to provide whole time equivalent per week) across the High Peak and Dales Living Well teams and whole time equivalent per week) in the Northeast Derbyshire and Chesterfield Living Well teams (more hours may become available).
These posts are in various locations across Derbyshire including: Killamarsh, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Buxton, Matlock and Ashbourne. Please only apply once, locations will be discussed further at interview.
Main duties of the job
In the ERP we work with people with complex emotional needs (CEN) who often (though not always) have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.
The role offers opportunities to develop clinical intervention skills, gain experience in specialist and generic service models and develop clinical, audit and research skills.
You will improve the care of people with CEN by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently according to a plan agreed by your supervisor and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. You will enhance other colleagues’ understanding and awareness of psychological functioning, the impact of trauma and effective treatments. You will be involved in the delivery of the Managing Emotions Programme groupwork and Structured Psychological Support individual program.
The role also includes evaluation, collection of statistics, development of research projects and project work as discussed and agreed with your clinical supervisor and line manager.
We are looking for individuals who show compassion and genuine warmth and are enthusiastic and appreciative of the challenges of working with people with complex needs and relational challenges. You will be committed to co-production and multidisciplinary team working, have excellent relationship building skills and be capable of managing varied work demands.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
3. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
4. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
5. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
6. Generous NHS pension scheme
7. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
8. Health service discounts and online benefits
9. Incremental pay progression
10. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
11. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
12. Health and wellbeing opportunities
13. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
These posts will support and enhance the psychological care of people with Complex Emotional Needs within the Community Living Well Team by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently according to a plan agreed by your supervisor and within the service’s policies and procedures.
You will be involved in the delivery of our Managing Emotions Programme groupwork and Structured Psychological Support individual program. The role also includes work with family and carers, audits, collection of statistics, research projects and project work, as discussed and agreed with your clinical supervisor and line manager.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Psychologist - ERP short-term offer ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal Clinical Psychologist Emotion Regulation Pathway REPORTS TO: Clinical Lead Living Well Complex Emotional Needs Team RESPONSIBLE FOR: Delivery of psychological assessments, formulation and treatment GRADE: Band 5 BASE: Variable. LIAISES WITH: Clinical Psychologists and other disciplines and agencies involved in the care of those receiving Clinical Psychology and Living Well services.
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential or 1st class honours degree in Psychology
14. Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
Desirable criteria
15. Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology (MSc / MA / diploma etc)
16. Graduate membership of the BPS
17. Attended training in a psychological therapeutic approach DBT skills)
18. Training in trauma informed care - trauma-related therapeutic approach
Experience
Essential criteria
19. Previous experience working therapeutically with people experiencing mental health problems
20. Experience of delivering individual psychological assessments / formulations / interventions in a mental health setting
21. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
22. Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in an adult mental health setting
23. Experience of supporting the development of clinical groups or workshops
24. Experience of working therapeutically with people with complex emotional needs
Further details / informal visits contact
NameEmma EacockJob titleClinical LeadEmail number
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