Assistant Psychologist

3 weeks ago

Rainham Kent, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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 (1.0 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 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, risk formulations and delivering interventions.

About us

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 specialized 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 greeted by glorious countryside and a compassionate team who support each other and enjoy meeting up for food and entertainment.

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
  • Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
  • Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)
Experience
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting
  • Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role
  • Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
  • Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties
  • Experience of working with forensic mental health difficulties
  • Knowledge of Risk Formulation and Assessment
  • Previous experience of working within NHS
  • Experience of designing and running groups
Knowledge and Skills
  • Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
  • Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
  • Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carer and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
  • Use of Microsoft excel, SPSS, Studio R
  • Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
  • Knowledge of working within forensic services
  • Knowledge of mental health difficulties
Other
  • Able to meet travel requirements
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.

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