Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Organisational Development team works to improve the organisation to deliver the best possible care for service users through enhancing and maximising experience for our staff. The team has portfolios of work that includes leadership development, staff wellbeing and engagement, and overall organisational culture. You will work alongside various professionals taking a psychologically-informed approach to improving staff wellbeing. You will help deliver the organisational wellbeing strategy by helping to develop and deliver various wellbeing related interventions. You will work at different organisational levels, ranging from 1:1 conversations with staff member through to supporting teams and delivering trust-wide interventions.
- You will work with Clinical Psychologists and other People Professionals to understand and improve staff wellbeing at work
- You will gain experience of all Clinical Psychologist competencies including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
- You will be involved with both direct and indirect interventions for staff wellbeing and have the opportunity to do proactive staff engagement work through the wellbeing portfolio.
- Having a passion for using psychology to improve staff wellbeing, you will be supported to gain experience working psychologically in an exciting and non-clinical space

By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Working in a multi-professional team and under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will:

- assist in the provision of a psychologically-informed organisational wellbeing framework and service to staff members across the organisation.
- work independently according to a plan agreed with the Clinical Psychologists and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
- collaboratively undertake psychologically informed assessments with staff members and leaders including observation, self-report measures, rating scales, and interviews with staff members and others
- participate in regular supervision with one or more qualified clinical staff.
- help enhance staff wellbeing following COVID-19 related disruption
- support colleagues within Organisational Development team for example via one-to-one or group intervention and training Qualifications and training.

You will need to have a First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. You will need to be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Experience
- It is important that you have experience of working with people in either a clinical setting or other, similar supportive environment. Previous experience working with staff wellbeing, as an assistant psychologist or allied health professional assistant, or with teams or groups would be helpful.

Knowledge

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.

  • Assistant Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you: - Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent. - Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To communicate and liaise with ward staff and other disciplines. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. To review case files, depositions etc. where appropriate, analysing that information,...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Widening Access Programme at MPFT supports psychology graduates who are interested in developing a career in Clinical Psychology or in the wider psychological professions. This is part of a national initiative supported by NHS England, to improve equity of access to aspiring psychologists from disadvantaged backgrounds. These posts are specifically...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a (Band 4) Assistant Psychologist to join our Learning Disability team for 9 months fixed-term covering Maternity leave. This post will be based in Stafford but will include covering South Staffordshire on occasions. The role requires to support and enhance the professional psychological care of Service Users with a Learning...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Psychology Graduate to join our psychologically informed service supporting people who have experienced perinatal loss, Tokophobia (the fear of pregnancy), or trauma during their maternity journey. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is confident working...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Psychology Graduate to join our psychologically informed service supporting people who have experienced perinatal loss, Tokophobia or trauma during their maternity journey. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is confident working independently and who can show...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We are currently recruiting for a (Band 4) Assistant Psychologist to join our Learning Disability team for 9 months fixed-term covering Maternity leave. This post will be based in Stafford but will include covering South Staffordshire on occasions. The role requires to support and enhance the professional psychological care of Service...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to work within our MHTR Team. supportive and welcoming team! The Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Team are part of MPFT’s Health and Justice Service. The MHTR team provide psychological assessments and interventions to people with mental health...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Brockington is an eight bedded specialist facility which can accommodate 8 mothers and their babies (babies who are up to 12 months prior to admission). We also admit pregnant women who are 32 weeks pregnant or above. We aim to provide inpatient mental health services to women experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties related to the latter...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The South Staffordshire Lotus Service - Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) welcomes applications for a full time Band 4 Assistant Psychologist working on a9-month fixed term. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Psychology Graduate to join our psychologically informed service supporting people who have...

  • Psychologist - Learning Disabilities

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Shire Healthcare Full time

    Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling **Psychologist** to work within an **inpatients** service in North **Staffordshire.** **Role snapshot**: The post holder will providing Positive Behavioural Support (**PBS**), specialist assessment and treatment long with **supervising** assistant Psychologists. **Contract type** -...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in South Staffordshire are pleased to advertise this opportunity to recruit a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist on a fixed-term 12-month contract to work within the ‘At Risk Mental State’ (ARMS) branch of the EIP service. ARMS is a speciality within EIP that works with people across the county of South...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

    *We are currently offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role* Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated team at...

  • Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

    We are currently offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our dedicated team at...

  • Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

    *We are currently offering a £5000 welcome bonus for this role*Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our dedicated team at...

  • Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time

    Job summary Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Main duties of the job We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist to join our dedicated team at Ivetsey Bank...

  • Assistant Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information relating to this position.

  • Assistant Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification, and to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents. Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay. This position is not...

  • Virtual Psychology Information and Recruitment Event

    4 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **SAVE THE DATE - THURSDAY 6TH JULY - 6PM-8PM** VIRTUAL INFORMATION AND RECRUITMENT EVENING FOR PSYCHOLOGY POSTS **We are recruiting to**: - Clinical Lead delivering Primary Care Mental Health Services in West Midlands, Hampshire and Surrey - Clinical Lead to develop pathways between Secondary Care Mental Health Services and Criminal Justice Services -...

  • Band 4: Assistant Practitioner, Intensive Support

    3 weeks ago

    Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Would you like to be part of a new expansion within community services? Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with significant experience in implementing high-quality, person-centred interventions to improve the quality of life for adults with a learning disability? An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of a recent commitment to increase...