Assistant Psychologist – Higher level
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for 1 Assistant Psychologists (Band 5) to join the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub (WY Hub). The posts will commence in January 2025.The post holder will be working predominantly within the Preventative Measures/Cultural Change workstream but working closely with your peers within the Psychological Assessment and Therapy Service workstream hosted at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust with the possibility of primary role rotation at 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The West Yorkshire Staff Wellbeing Hub is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals across West Yorkshire. We offer a range of services designed to promote resilience, reduce stress, and enhance the overall wellbeing of our dedicated staff. We are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 5 Assistant Psychologists to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of fostering a supportive and healthy work environment for all healthcare workers in the region.
Alongside a specialist 1:1 therapy service we offer a range of preventative interventions including Schwartz rounds, trauma training, coaching and team support.
This is a hybrid role, working remotely and in person across the whole of the West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership, meaning there will be frequent travel across the area of West Yorkshire.
You can find out more about our service at Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub :: Workforce Transformation (wystaffwellbeinghub.co.uk) and our 2023/2024 Annual Report showcases the work and achievements of the last financial year and can be found here: https://workforce.wypartnership.co.uk/download_file/view/892/486
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-44624-COR-A
Job locations
St Marys House
(Remote with travel across West Yorkshire)
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys House
(Remote with travel across West Yorkshire)
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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