Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Psychologist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 383-SPE-5064-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countywide - Bases to be in Derby and Chesterfield
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist (Community Rehabilitation)
NHS AfC: Band 5
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 (1.0 WTE).
The assistant will support the psychologists across the community 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.
We currently have a base in Derby and are sourcing a base in the north of the county (Chesterfield).
The role may require frequent travel across the county, including hard to reach areas of Derbyshire. Please ensure you can meet the travel requirements for this post.
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 specialised 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 workforce 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
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 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
- 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 rehabilitation services
- Knowledge of mental health difficulties
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to meet travel requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joe Kirkham
- Job title
- Deputy Area Service Manager - F&R
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Also contact:
Dr Claire Broomhead
Principal Clinical Psychologist
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 135638
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