This is an innovative service offering assessment and treatment of young people between 14 and 25 with a variety of complex mental health needs.
We are looking for psychology graduates with previous Assistant Psychologist or relevant clinical experience who are interested in working with young people with emotional and mental health difficulties, and who can be compassionate, thoughtful, and able to apply psychological theory to their work.
Weekly supervision for this post will be provided by a clinical psychologist within the team. We have good links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme, with previous post holders having been accepted onto the clinical doctorate, and we regularly have Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement.
As part of your application, please answer the following question in 500 words or less at the beginning of the supporting information section on your application form:
"How may you need to differentiate your treatment offer for young people accessing our moderate to severe mental health service to meet their needs?"
**Please note that applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered for shortlisting**
Main duties of the job
Within this role, the post holder will have the opportunity to help assess, formulate, and deliver a range of psychological interventions to young people and families across the CAMHS age range, including opportunities for delivering both group and family interventions. Working as part of the MDT, this role will involve collaborating with staff to offer psychologically informed care, develop psychological formulations, and support the wider team with routine outcome measures and reporting.
Further responsibilities include conducting reviews alongside Clinical Psychologists, supporting the wider psychological therapies team, and monitoring clients on waiting lists. There will also be opportunities to participate in service evaluation.
About us
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team that values sharing experiences and learning from each other. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and are committed to providing an environment where you can thrive.
Why work for us? We face challenges as a Trust but have ambitious aspirations, exciting transformation work, and need dedicated individuals to support us. We have strong professional networks and an exceptional leadership team committed to your care and development.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming. You'll be close to the coastline and Broads National Park, just an hour and a half from London, with an international airport in Norwich. Our regions boast history, independent cafes, shops, theatres, excellent shopping, dining, top schools, and affordable housing.
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed Key Accountabilities. If you believe you can make a difference in your community, click APPLY!
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For further details, please contact Neil Toplis at neil.toplis@nsft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BPS-accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
* Experience of quantitative research
Skills
Knowledge
* Knowledge of mental health
* High standard of report writing
* Understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
Other
* Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
* Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
* Ability to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per year, gross
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