Job summary
1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 24 months
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the Community Sentence Treatment Requirements Service (CSTR) within Gloucestershire. It sits alongside our Liaison & Diversion Service to provide the best possible outcome for those individuals who are undergoing proceedings within the Criminal Justice System. This Service is funded by NHS England, Gloucestershire CCG and the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner Gloucestershire as part of the long term reducing reoffending strategy.
CSTRs are a sentencing option for the courts and will offer therapies to address the health vulnerabilities of our client group which will include primary mental health problems as well as working in conjunction with our local drug and alcohol misuse services.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, passionate and creative team providing high quality evidence based psychological interventions to clients.
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Main duties of the job
Promote the psychological health and well-being of service users made subject to CSTR's by the criminal courts.
Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, deliver low level psychological intervention to individuals, or groups of service users who may present with a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and neurodiversity. Clients may also have a dual diagnosis.
Carry out audit, service evaluation or research as indicated.
Prepare test materials, visual aids and undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Assist in teaching, and project work.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved in the clients care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
To assist in developing client formulations, treatment planning and the delivering of evidence based psychological interventions.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to inform best practice within the service.
To collate and report audit data in order to meet the audit requirements of the service.
To assist with the analysis, development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through service evaluation and audit.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved in the clients care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
To assist in developing client formulations, treatment planning and the delivering of evidence based psychological interventions.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to inform best practice within the service.
To collate and report audit data in order to meet the audit requirements of the service.
To assist with the analysis, development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through service evaluation and audit.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Evidence of training / CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience of working with offenders.
- Prior experience with the service user group and experience in a clinical setting Some experience of using /manipulating Psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations Experience of working within inpatient areas or where there are restrictions on freedom in place
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist or equivalent.
- Experience of using psychological assessments, formulations, risk assessments and care planning. Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach (e.g. CBT)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Evidence of training / CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience of working with offenders.
- Prior experience with the service user group and experience in a clinical setting Some experience of using /manipulating Psychological test equipment for use in formal testing situations Experience of working within inpatient areas or where there are restrictions on freedom in place
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist or equivalent.
- Experience of using psychological assessments, formulations, risk assessments and care planning. Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach (e.g. CBT)
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).
