Assistant Psychologist

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support members of the Learning Disability/ ASC Psychology team in delivering effective and evidence-based psychological therapies to service users and their families open to the team. Under supervision and with access to relevant CPD opportunities the Assistant Psychologist will also undertake direct work with clients individually and in group settings. The Assistant Psychologist will work closely with qualified Clinical Psychology colleagues on research and audit projects, and will be expected to be an active member of the MDT.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values
service users and their careers, in line with the Culture of Compassionate
Care.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation. These

**principles will recognise the need to**:

- Promote safe practices
- Value the aims of service users
- Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
- Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
- Value social inclusion

To support Clinical Psychologists undertaking psychological
tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured
observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family
members and others involved in the client’s care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving the
psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems,
under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in a
community setting, as appropriate.
Having received instruction through supervision, to provide one-to-one
consultations with service users, working autonomously within the limits
of this instruction and within personal competence.
To use a degree of initiative and work independently with service users
on planned work, and to exercise judgement based on good practice
(NICE) and local operating procedures

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.

See attached detailed 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