Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed assistant psychologists for the Norfolk and Waveney Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service.
One post will primarily involve collecting data for a national clinical audit across the Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn EIP teams, but will be based in the Norwich EIP team. The other post will involve collecting and disseminating routine outcome data for the Norwich and the King's Lynn EIP teams and will be half-based in Norwich and half-based in King's Lynn. If candidates have a preferred post, they should specify this in their supporting statement.
Please use your supporting statement to write an essay (of no more than 500 words) with the title, "What factors are important to consider when working with somebody experiencing psychosis?" Please note that applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered for shortlisting.
Main duties of the job
Both posts will offer opportunity to network with EIP teams in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Waveney and King's Lynn as part of the 'Norfolk and Waveney EIP service'. In addition to data collection, successful candidates will attend clinical team meetings, administer assessments and deliver individual and group psychological interventions. There will also be opportunity to develop and conduct research and be involved in service evaluation and service user involvement projects.
Supervision will be provided by qualified clinical psychologists. There will also be opportunities for continuing professional development, including attendance at regular training events, team case discussion and reflective practice groups. The Norfolk and Waveney EIP teams and the CFYP service have clinical and research links with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Norfolk and Waveney EIP teams are part of the Specialist Service care group in Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. EIP offers assessment and treatment for people aged 14-65 years with a first episode of psychosis, in line with the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standard. EIP in Norfolk and Waveney has undergone significant expansion over the last five years following funding from NHS England so that these standards can be achieved.
Where necessary, travelling within the community will be required. The successful post holder will therefore need to hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive to base or appointments.
You must possess a degree in psychology which is BPS accredited.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Norfolk and Waveney EIP teams are part of the Specialist Service care group in Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. EIP offers assessment and treatment for people aged 14-65 years with a first episode of psychosis, in line with the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standard. EIP in Norfolk and Waveney has undergone significant expansion over the last five years following funding from NHS England so that these standards can be achieved.
Where necessary, travelling within the community will be required. The successful post holder will therefore need to hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive to base or appointments.
You must possess a degree in psychology which is BPS accredited.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health
- Knowledge of quantitative research
- High standard of report writing
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context
Other
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact with clients with mental health problems
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quantitative research
Desirable
- Experience of research in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health
- Knowledge of quantitative research
- High standard of report writing
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context
Other
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact with clients with mental health problems
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
