Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Psychologist to join the Ascend Sexual Assault Recovery Service in Cannock. You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time.
You will become part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with mental health needs within our neighbourhood.
The role is varied and provides opportunity to build upon clinical skills, develop and implement group interventions, utilise service evaluation and research skills and develop multidisciplinary team working skills; therefore, good time keeping skills and being able to manage multiple, competing demands are essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
As an assistant Psychologist you will provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions, individual and group based, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
* Undertake protocol based psychological assessments with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care.
* Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychological therapies.
* Assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups including receiving and managing referrals under guidance, facilitating service user attendance, co-delivering the workshop material and recording outcomes.
* Attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary pathway meetings.
* Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
* Assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full details regarding this role, please see attached the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant experience of working with, mental health and/or offender clients
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with individuals who experience complex mental health difficulties