Clinical Psychologist

4 weeks ago

Derby, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Assistant Psychologist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main areaAssistant PsychologistGradeNHS AfC: Band 5ContractPermanentHoursFull time - hours per week Job ref-SPE-7- SiteCherry Tree CloseTownDerbySalary£, - £, pa, pro-rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.

The Derbyshire Forensic/ Rehabilitation Mental Health Service welcomes applications for a permanent Band 5 Assistant Psychologist WTE). 

The assistant will support the psychologists across the inpatient rehabilitation service and will work directly under the supervision of one of the Clinical Psychologists in the team. The assistant will be a integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team.

The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team of experienced psychologists, assisting in carrying out assessments, risk formulations and delivering interventions.

Working for our organisation

The forensic/rehabilitation division is a rapidly expanding service consisting of both inpatient and community services. 

There is a strong psychology department within the Trust which facilitates regular specialized supervision and training, leads on the development of trauma informed practice, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.

The Trust is incredibly supportive of their work force and go above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported. 

The successful candidate will be greeted by glorious countryside and a compassionate team who support each other and enjoy meeting up for food and entertainment. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Good honours degree in psychology or above) Eligible for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable criteria

Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a mental health setting Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role

Desirable criteria

Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties Experience of working with forensic mental health difficulties Knowledge of Risk Formulation and Assessment Previous experience of working within NHS Experience of designing and running groups

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Understanding of mental health presentations and needs Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carer and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance

Desirable criteria

Use of Microsoft excel, SPSS, Studio R Knowledge of working with trauma / grief Knowledge of working within forensic services Knowledge of mental health difficulties

Other

Essential criteria

Able to meet travel requirements

Further details / informal visits contact

NameDr Alice LeveeJob titleConsultant Clinical PsychologistEmail number

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
Telephone

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