Job summary
This post will end early when maximum applications are reached, therefore it is advised you apply as soon as possible
An opportunity has arisen within MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to join this busy and well-established pathway. The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with a passion to support services for adults with complex mental health presentations.
Main duties of the job
You will be a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team and work alongside our qualified and experienced Psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist with a variety of service improvement and psychoeducational groups.
Applicants will be expected to hold a BPS approved degree in Psychology (upper second or first class) and have current experience of working within a secondary care mental health community setting as a paid Assistant Psychologist in a mental health setting. It will be essential to have experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations and working in therapeutic groups in secondary care mental health setting. You will need to be highly motivated, a quick learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
About us
The post offers very relevant experience for future Clinical and Counselling Psychology training. The department also has good links with the Oxford Doctoral Course and provides placements for trainees in all core disciplines.
MK Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway delivers a pathway model for people with diagnoses of Complex Trauma, Personality Disorder, Complex Mood and Anxiety Disorders. The team delivers a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance.
CNWL are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development, training and CPD being encouraged.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway. The primary focus will be to work in conjunction with Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) members to support service users and qualified health professionals in the delivery of evidenced based psychological interventions. This work will be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome measures and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, and project work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub Therapies Pathway. The primary focus will be to work in conjunction with Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) members to support service users and qualified health professionals in the delivery of evidenced based psychological interventions. This work will be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome measures and statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, and project work.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above)
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology (MSC/MA Diploma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Previous & up to date experience working therapeutically with people experiencing mental health problems
- Current experience of working as a paid Assistant Psychologist in a secondary care community setting
- Experience of delivering individual psychological assessments/formulations/interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically with people with Complex Emotional Needs or who may attract a diagnosis of 'personality disorder', trauma
- Experience of supporting of clinical groups or workshops
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models at a graduate level and ability to apply existing knowledge
- High level communication skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with colleges and other service providers
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health issues or those requiring the intervention of Psychosocial Services
Desirable
- Knowledge of different theoretical approaches to formulation
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this applies in an adult mental health setting
- Knowledge and experience of using standard psychometric tests
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above)
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology (MSC/MA Diploma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Previous & up to date experience working therapeutically with people experiencing mental health problems
- Current experience of working as a paid Assistant Psychologist in a secondary care community setting
- Experience of delivering individual psychological assessments/formulations/interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically with people with Complex Emotional Needs or who may attract a diagnosis of 'personality disorder', trauma
- Experience of supporting of clinical groups or workshops
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models at a graduate level and ability to apply existing knowledge
- High level communication skills including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with colleges and other service providers
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health issues or those requiring the intervention of Psychosocial Services
Desirable
- Knowledge of different theoretical approaches to formulation
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this applies in an adult mental health setting
- Knowledge and experience of using standard psychometric tests
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).
