Assistant Psychologist

3 weeks ago

Salford, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an assistant psychologist to join our team of psychologists and therapists in GMMH Addiction services. We provide a range of services for people with substance misuse issues through our Achieve partnership in the community (across boroughs of Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford), and inpatient detoxification service based in Prestwich.

The post holder will be expected to work in a wide range of community settings across Greater Manchester. Some sessions may involve working in other geographical areas both within and external to the Trust. The post-holder is required to work across various settings and adapt to the safety procedures of each. Travel is an integral part of the post. There may be expectation to work some evenings or weekends, by prior arrangement.

The role of the Assistant Psychologist in Addictions services will be to work alongside clinical psychologists, psychological therapists and recovery co-ordinators to support the delivery of addiction services. The post holder will contribute to psychological group interventions and be involved in co-facilitating groups and coordinating referrals. They will also contribute to the provision of a psychologically informed service for those who have experienced trauma and adversity. This can include supporting delivery of training, supervision and consultancy to the service and liaison with partner agencies.

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.

To support and enhance the provision of psychologically informed care and psychosocial interventions within Addiction services. This will involve a variety of roles, including face-to-face service user contact, attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, and contributions to the development of assessments and formulations e.g. conducting structured assessments and interviews. This will be as part of a team and under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists. There will be some independent working, which will be agreed with the service lead and balanced against the needs of the team. This will be delivered within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

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

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