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We are delighted to be recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist for our new Community Mental Health (CMH) Rehabilitation Service based across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Evidence shows that an intensive community treatment approach achieves positive results in recovery for service users with complex severe and enduring mental illness. The CMH Rehab Team works with people and their families within their local communities, providing specialist assessment, treatment and support to stabilise symptoms and help them gain/regain their skills and confidence to live successfully in the community.

As a developing service, there are exciting plans for additional recruitment and service development. Currently the team:

• supports service users who live at a 24/7 supported residential rehabilitation setting in Shrewsbury.
• supports service users who are receiving care out of area with the overall goal to transfer their care back to the local area. 

As well as formal supervision and learning opportunities, this post provides excellent opportunities for exposure, informal learning and support from a range of professionals who cover our service including a Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapists, an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Community Psychiatric Nurses. You will have the opportunity to liaise with other Health Professionals across the trust. You will be a valued part of our large and expanding psychology workforce in S, T&W and the wider Trust.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations.
• To support with providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the close supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
• To assist in the development, co-ordination and delivery of therapeutic group work.
• To work with service users and staff adopting a caring and compassionate approach in supporting service users in reaching their personal recovery goals.
• To assist in the review of risk and the formulation of person-centred care plans.
• To assist the work of Practitioner Psychologists and other members of the MDT in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
• To support the team and our clients across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, working from a variety of bases including people’s homes. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to other NHS sites and community venues as part of their role.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across the country.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for flexible working (in agreement with line management)
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube