Assistant Psychologist

Adult Inpatient -Dorset all Age Eating Disorders Service

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to be part of our well established and growing team. The successful applicant will be engaging, approachable, motivated, committed to personal and professional development, and able to engage with people with complex mental health difficulties.

The role will include assisting with group interventions, and delivering some clinical work on an individual basis, under supervision. In addition, you will take a role in supporting audit and contribute to data analysis and dissemination.

You will receive supervision from the inpatient Clinical Psychologist.

**Under the direction of the Inpatient Clinical Psychologist**:
Conduct one to one interventions under close supervision and other routine psychological assessments for group work activities.

Assist with the facilitation of psychoeducational groups and workshops for clients under DAEDS - Adult Inpatient

Provide client intervention and psychometric testing that requires prolonged concentration.

Collect, collate and analyse clinical information.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.