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Assistant Psychologist - East Midlands Gambling Harms Service
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main areaAssistant PsychologistGradeNHS AfC: Band 5ContractFixed term: months (Or Secondment Opportunity)HoursFull time - hours per week (Flexible working outside of main operating hours)Job ref-SPE-1- SiteSt Andrews HouseTownDerbySalary£, - £, 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 East Midlands Gambling Harms Service welcomes applications for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new psychologically informed service for people experiencing gambling harms who may also present with additional mental health needs or other co-morbidities.
The role will support and enhance the professional care of service users receiving support from the multidisciplinary team working within the East Midlands Gambling Harms service, a service provided by Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
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 passionate and experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists; assisting treatment protocols for the service.
The post holder will support the team in providing a trauma informed service, which includes:
The running of groups (preparation sessions). Co-facilitating other treatment groups where required Individual stabilization work where required. Supporting the team with initial assessments where required. Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation focussing on the outcomes of the team’s clinical work. Supporting literature reviews and evidence based practice where required. Designing and managing databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluations and audits. Liaising with 3rd sector organisations to assist the service in its co-production, including running focus group with service users. Assisting service promotion where required.The 4/ pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 4, with any arrears due paid in November 4
Working for our organisation
The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service is a well supported multidisciplinary team that sits within DHCFT specialist services. The post holder will also be part of the Psychological Therapies Division 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.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist at Band 4, or equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.
An awareness of trauma informed care and perinatal mental health would be an advantage.
You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.
The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.
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 working with addiction Experience of working with grief / trauma Experience of designing and running groups
Other
Essential criteria
Able to meet travel requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
Further details / informal visits contact
NameDr Michelle MackinJob titlePrincipal Counselling PsychologyEmail numberAdditional informationPaul Sanger (Operational Lead)
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment TeamDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
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