Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours/Week)
- Job ref
- 338-6404729-24
- Employer
- Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Inspire CAMHS Inpatient Service
- Town
- Hull
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are proud award winners of the HSJ Provider of the Year 2019
Job overview
We have listened to young people and they have told us that they want something very different from CAMHS inpatient services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to work as part of a CAMHS inpatient service 37.5hrs per week. Applicants will have a first degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum), previous experience of carrying out psychometric assessments (ideal but not essential) and experience of working with children and families (ideal not essential).
This is a great opportunity for psychology graduates interested in furthering their CV with a view to future application for clinical training in that the post involves working across the ability range. The successful applicant will work under the close supervision of a qualified psychologist and be part of the wider network of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Child Psychologists.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved in providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for the young people on a 9 bedded General Adolescent unit, as well as supporting individual, group and family interventions. The role is highly challenging and there is an emphasis on further training, as well as professional and personal development.
As part of the development of the new service all staff will receive a high level of training. Working with young people’s mental health can be a highly challenging and very rewarding career. Regular clinical supervision and support will be provided.
The service is committed to young people’s participation in decision making and we would expect applicants to support collaborative working with young people. The selection and recruitment process will be led by our young people.
Working for our organisation
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Psychology Degree level qualification preferably accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within CAMHS inpatient services
Desirable criteria
- Evidence/ knowledge of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NHS Long Term Plan, Social Inclusion
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working or placements within identified clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence/ knowledge of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
Effort and Environment
Essential criteria
- Requirement of frequent concentration e.g. assessments, care plans
- Ability to commute between the various sites
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
- Adam McLaughlin
- Job title
- Consultant Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Louise Mowthorpe, Lead Consultant Psychologist, telephone 01482 692929,
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