Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate and driven assistant psychologist eager to grow both professionally and personally as part of our dynamic team, amidst an exciting phase of change and service development. A collaborative team player with excellent time management and organisational skills.

Join our compassionate and collaborative Primary Care Network Psychology Team in Telford & Wrekin, where we take pride in fostering a supportive, innovative, and nurturing team culture. We are dedicated to encouraging creativity and continuous improvement as we expand and enhance our services.

You will join the newly established Primary Care Network Psychology Team, contributing to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of group interventions tailored to meet the needs of the Telford & Wrekin community.

Our group interventions service supports clients with severe and enduring mental health issues who do not meet the criteria for IAPT or Adult Community Mental Health Teams. While we primarily offer group interventions, one-to-one interventions are available in specific circumstances. We work closely with other mental health teams and services.

You will benefit from the strong psychological support network within the Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin Care Group, including a large Assistant Psychologists team, and opportunities to shadow and work with experienced psychologists.

Main duties of the job

You will support and enhance psychological care by assisting qualified practitioners in developing, delivering and evaluating psychological interventions that align with Trust and Directorate objectives, national policies and strategic guidelines, commissioner requirements, and the needs and expectations of service users and carers.

You will play an active role in developing and co-facilitating group programs, while supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological care under the supervision of qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologists.

You will support colleagues with psychological assessments and interventions. There will be opportunities to work independently within a plan agreed upon with the supervising Psychologist and adhering to the service's policies and procedures.

You will engage with staff within primary and secondary care mental health services and VCSE organisations.

Additionally, you will assist with clinically related administrative tasks, audits, statistical collection, and the development of audit, research projects, or project-based initiatives.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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