Assistant Psychologist

We are looking to recruit a motivated assistant psychologist to join our assessment team. You will work alongside the wider MDT to complete assessments for service users referred to EIT who are experiencing symptoms of a First Episode of Psychosis. You will work alongside other assistant psychologists in the team to screen and feedback information to the wider MDT before supporting the completion of structured assessments with service users. This is a varied role with training opportunities and support from a large psychology team and wider MDT. We have weekly PSI training sessions in the team which you will be encouraged to attend alongside wider training and development opportunities. We offer weekly Psychosocial Intervention training sessions to the wider team that you can contribute to the delivery of and that you will be encouraged to attend. You will receive weekly supervision from a clinical psychologist and will be supported to access other developmental opportunities through the Trust.

You will be responsible for receiving referrals into the team. You will work to screen these and gather information before being part of discussion with the MDT to determine if an assessment from EIT is required. You will work as a second practitioner to support assessments of service users for the team. As an assistant psychologist you will be part of MDT discussions about the outcome of assessments for service users.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts