Senior Assistant Psychologist

Senior Assistant Psychologist - Health and Justice Health and Justice Services part of GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team at HMP Styal. Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who are able to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate. Main duties of the job We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the psychological services pathway, which currently implements a stepped care model of service delivery. The post holder would be expected to be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will support the assessment and dissemination of findings from psychological assessments and will be expected to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with initiative and autonomy. The Senior Assistant psychologist will also provide direct psychological intervention and groupwork support, at the Stepped 2 and 3 care of provision. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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. Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Qualifications 2:1 or above psychology degree Eligibility for BPS graduate membership (clearly stated on application) Further training in clinical delivery methods (risk assessment, therapeutic intervention) Post-graduate training in a relevant area of psychology Experience At least two years post degree experience. Previous experience in an Assistant Psychology role or similar role Evidence of conducting assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention Experience of delivering group and/or individual work Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams Experience of working with people who have mental health and complex personality difficulties Experience of administering and contributing to psychological and neurological assessments for example, WAIS, ABAS. Experience of working within a custodial, secure or inpatient environment. Experience of working in a trauma-informed environment Awareness of the diverse needs of individuals accessing mental health support other UK resident for 3yrs No criminal convictions/cautions Car user Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr