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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our community team, which provides mental health services to adults in Bury South. The post sits within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of formulation driven, recovery focused interventions for people with a range of mental health difficulties. It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our capacity to deliver formulation based, psychologically informed interventions in secondary care, while provision in primary care is also being expanded and developed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to support the delivery of psychologically-informed assessments, formulations and interventions to service users alongside psychologists and other colleagues under the close supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities for group and individual work as well as data collection, audit and evaluation of exciting new developments in the delivery of psychologically informed interventions within the team. A good understanding of psychological models and their application, as well as data analysis and report writing skills is desirable.

About us

There are exciting changes happening within West Suffolk, in line with transformation plans that integrate mental health with physical and social care and bring services closer to communities and more accessible to those that use them.The team enjoys a good working atmosphere, which has been retained during remote and hybrid working. Colleagues support each other, and value each other's contributions. You will feel an integral part of the multidisciplinary community team and enjoy relationships with psychology colleagues - including other assistants, trainees and Clinical Associate Psychologists - across local teams.

This post would be ideal for those who are considering applying to the Clinical Psychology Doctorate course. There is a strong commitment by the Clinical Psychologist to help prepare applicants for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-WSU6615868-A

Job locations

Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities to include:

Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention as appropriate under close supervision of clinical psychologist

Co-facilitating psychologically informed groups

Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team via teaching and developing resources

Evaluating outcomes and writing reports

*This role is based in a rural area with little public transport links- Use of own car and ability to travel independently is essential*

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities to include:

Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention as appropriate under close supervision of clinical psychologist

Co-facilitating psychologically informed groups

Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team via teaching and developing resources

Evaluating outcomes and writing reports

*This role is based in a rural area with little public transport links- Use of own car and ability to travel independently is essential*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of quantitative research.
  • Knowledge of mental health
  • An understanding of psychology applied to health care.

Desirable

  • Experience of research in the NHS.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of quantitative research.
  • Knowledge of mental health
  • An understanding of psychology applied to health care.

Desirable

  • Experience of research in the NHS.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Psychologist

Cathy Williams

cathy.williams@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year gross per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-WSU6615868-A

Job locations

Bury South Adult Community Mental Health Team

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR


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