Job overview We are pleased to advertise for an Assistant Psychologists to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) working across the Corby/Kettering and Rushden/Wellingborough areas. We request that applicants write a short piece (no more than 500 words) entitled: "How might the psychological needs of somone over the age of 65 differ to those from earlier in adult life” and include this with their supporting information Advert The post holder will work within an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team to: · Provide psychological support for pateints under the care of the OPCMHT under the guidance of the psychologist working within the team · Collaborate in using outcome information to inform and develop good practice · Help develop systems and audit projects to allow any data collected to inform Trust management, commissioners, users and other relevant stakeholders of the needs of this population Offer enhanced neuropsychological assessment for more complex presentations within the service under the supervision of the clinical Psychologist for the team · Assist in the provision of support and strategies for those with identified cognitive impairment. · Co-facilitate supportive and psycho-educational groups and workshops Working for our organisation NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We would like to recruit staff who are committed and dedicated to working with older people. Regular clinical supervision will be provided as are many opportunities to learn about a wide range of presentations and services due to the integrated nature of the Psychology Services within NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and are eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with similar clinical populations would be beneficial. The ability to provide group-based interventions and/or experience of neuropsychological assessment would be an advantage. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle as it may be required to attend appointments throughout the county, potentially in rural or isolated locations where there are no public transport links. We want to recruit a diverse workforce, who are values driven, compassionate and have a desire to deliver high quality care every day. Important Information By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history. You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account. Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications. We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility, At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly, the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary. Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.