Assistant Psychologist

7 days ago


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

Job SummaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Psychologist to work across two rehabilitation settings for individuals with long‑term complex mental health needs. The post is full‑time, with working hours split equally across a High‑Dependency Unit (Copeland Ward, Meadowbrook Unit) and an all‑male Community Rehabilitation/Step‑Down Unit (Bramley Street).Main DutiesKeep appropriate records, add to patient’s clinical notes and electronic patient information system, and provide written reports of assessment data and clinical intervention as required.liaise with other staff of relevant multidisciplinary teams and with Psychology/Mental Health Services and other agencies as appropriate under guidance from the supervising psychologist.Under supervision, perform psychological assessments of clients within the inpatient service, assist in the analysis and interpretation of data from various sources (e.g. psychological and neuropsychological tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation, interviews) with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.Assist qualified therapy staff in the delivery of aspects of specialist psychological interventions with complex mental health problems, including work with individuals, families and carers.BenefitsPay enhancements27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWell‑being programmeBlue Light Card discountsFuelGenie fuel cards (for applicable roles)DetailsBand: 4Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro‑rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑timeReference number: 437-7357636-AJob location: 50‑52 Bramley Street, Lower Broughton, Salford, M7 1YEPerson SpecificationEssentialUpper second‑class honours degree (or higher) in Psychology or lower second‑class honours with MSc in PsychologyEntitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological SocietyExperience of working with people with complex mental health difficultiesExperience of working as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHSExperience working well within a clinical supervised relationshipClear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation serviceAwareness of personal versus clinical recovery frameworksKnowledge of Trust valuesExcellent interpersonal skills, self‑awareness and empathy in all communicationsHighly self‑motivated, positive attitude and ability to engage and motivate othersDesirableFurther training in professional psychology (e.g. Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing)Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary teamAwareness of the connection between trauma and psychosisOther RequirementsRequirement to travel within Greater Manchester to complete clinical work and attend meetingsAbility to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines and with people with mental health difficultiesAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Employer DetailsGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustWebsite: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr



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