Job summary
This Higher Assistant Psychologist post is part of an exciting new multi-agency initiative between Northumbria police, Northumbria Probation service (HMPPS), Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service and CNTW. The project, called Northumbria Stalking Intervention Project (NSIP,) aims to support the further development of robust responses to stalking behaviour in Northumbria (in the initial pilot) by provision of expert advice, via a Stalking Clinic service, to guide professional risk assessment and management activity, provision of training to professionals across a range of agencies and the development of evidence-informed interventions for those who have engaged in stalking behaviour.
Main duties of the job
This role involves the provision of support to qualified multi-agency professionals in the above activities (risk assessment and management, development and delivery of training to NHS, Police, probation and third sector partners, management and treatment intervention development) as well as the development of measurement and evaluation tools to identify the impact of these. The project has initial funding, via the probation service, for 12 months in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the initiative and the benefits of continued service delivery. The postholder will have the opportunity to engage with the wider CNTW secure care psychological services team which includes psychological therapists, clinical and forensic psychologists and which also supports training placements for these via local University courses.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Our medium secure in-patient mental health, learning disability and personality disorder psychological services recently moved to a newly purpose-built hospital (Sycamore) on the Northgate site in Morpeth which is also the current location of our low secure and rehabilitation services. This provides an integrated centre of excellence for those requiring secure mental health, learning disability and personality disorder services.
Psychological services are a core component in our MDT clinical model and the new hospital offers the team an opportunity to work across traditional service boundaries in an integrated way. We also provide a range of secure care services in the community and prison settings in the North East, often as part of well-established partnership projects with other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description.
Review of clinical information, participation in new multi-agency Stalking Clinic activities, involvement in related assessments of risk and needs.
Training in relevant psychometric administration and scoring will be provided as needed (which can include psychometric/structured professional judgment tools such as HCR 20, SRA/RSVP and SASH/SRP).
Clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, experience and with other agencies of working with people with mental health problems/personality disorder/or other disabilities. Experience of working with forensic populations is desirable.
The post will be of interest to those hoping to progress their career in applied psychology and the team have a strong record in supporting our Assistant Psychologist colleagues into doctoral training.
Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant is needed for consideration at Band 5 posts.
Advertising date : 12th December 2023
Closing date : 19th December 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description.
Review of clinical information, participation in new multi-agency Stalking Clinic activities, involvement in related assessments of risk and needs.
Training in relevant psychometric administration and scoring will be provided as needed (which can include psychometric/structured professional judgment tools such as HCR 20, SRA/RSVP and SASH/SRP).
Clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, experience and with other agencies of working with people with mental health problems/personality disorder/or other disabilities. Experience of working with forensic populations is desirable.
The post will be of interest to those hoping to progress their career in applied psychology and the team have a strong record in supporting our Assistant Psychologist colleagues into doctoral training.
Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant is needed for consideration at Band 5 posts.
Advertising date : 12th December 2023
Closing date : 19th December 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, other disabilities. and offending behaviour.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing
Role/team specific
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from multiple agencies
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. and offending behaviour
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in applied Psychology
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation.
- Experience with client group relevant to post.
- Experience of providing individual or group interventions.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, other disabilities. and offending behaviour.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
Desirable
- A high standard of report writing
Role/team specific
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from multiple agencies
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. and offending behaviour
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in applied Psychology
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).
