Assistant Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Assistant PsychologistGrade NHS AfC: Band 5Contract PermanentHours Full time - hours per week (Flexible working possible.)Job ref -SPE-0- Site Cherry Tree CloseTown DerbySalary £, - £, pa, pro-rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
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
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
The Derbyshire Forensic/ Rehabilitation Mental Health Service welcomes applications for a permanent Band 5 Assistant Psychologist WTE).
The assistant will support the psychologists across the inpatient rehabilitation service and will work directly under the supervision of one of the Clinical Psychologists in the team. The assistant will be a integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of experienced psychologists, assisting in carrying out assessments, formulations and delivering interventions as well as inputting to service development and evaluation.
Working for our organisation
The forensic/rehabilitation division is a rapidly expanding service consisting of both inpatient and community services.
There is a strong psychology department within the Trust which facilitates regular specialised supervision and training, leads on the development of trauma informed practice, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.
The Trust is incredibly supportive of their work force and go above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported.
The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and compassionate multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to providing a high quality rehabilitation service to clients with complex social and emotional needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Good honours degree in psychology or above)
2. Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable criteria
3. Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience of working in a mental health setting
5. Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
7. Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties/neurodiversity
8. Experience of working with complex MH presentations including psychosis
9. Knowledge of forensic Risk Formulation and Assessment
10. Previous experience of working within NHS
11. Experience of designing and running groups
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
12. Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
13. Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
14. Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
15. Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carer and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
Desirable criteria
16. Use of Microsoft excel, SPSS, Studio R
17. Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
18. Knowledge of working within forensic services
19. Knowledge of mental health difficulties
Other
Essential criteria
20. Able to meet travel requirements
Further details / informal visits contact
NameDr Claire BroomheadJob titlePrincipal Clinical PsychologistEmail number
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