Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Assistant Psychologist
The closing date is 03 September 2025
This post provides an opportunity to develop core psychological knowledge and skills across the acute adult pathway under the direct supervision of registered psychologists and clinical associate psychologists. The successful applicant will work as part of multi-disciplinary team in the Complex Emotional Needs pathway within a community mental health team
You will be involved in providing psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for people with complex and challenging presentations including co-facilitating group interventions. You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and research to help shape the continued development of services.
Main duties of the job
We want to recruit a psychology graduate who is interested and passionate about working with people who experience mental health difficulties and may present with challenging behaviours and high levels of distress. The successful applicant will be able to engage positively with clients and their families/carers demonstrating sensitivity and compassion.
* The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives.
* To assist with group work contributing to running therapy groups and evaluating the outcome of sessions.
* To utilise agreed outcome measures/service user feedback to refine and develop service delivery in line with the clinical governance agenda.
* The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a psychological professional.
* The post holder will perform delegated tasks within guidelines provided by the supervisor, receive regular supervision/additional supervision/guidance where required
* The post holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
* To maintain awareness of local resources and self-help materials and the means of their access.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
* An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
* Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
* Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more
Knowledge / Skills
* High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
* Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
* An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences
* An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
* An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
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