Job summary
We are looking to employ a full-time (or part-time equivalent) highly motivated, enthusiastic and values-driven assistant psychologist to join the Early Intervention Psychosis team for three months.
Existing routes to gain clinical experience can be challenging to navigate and can further disadvantage aspiring clinical psychologist psychology graduates who experience financial, educational or social barriers (FESB). Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about increasing diversity within the clinical psychology profession and is committed to making changes to improve access to the profession.
This post is funded by Health Education England.
Secondments- applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
Interview Process
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is piloting virtual multiple mini interviews using the SAMMI platform. Candidates who have been successful in the first round of recruitment (longlisting) will be invited to complete an online Multiple Mini Interview. Multiple Mini Interviews require you to have access to a laptop or computer with audio and video functionality. Successful candidates at the Multiple Mini Interview will then progress to the shortlisting phase and be invited to a an interview panel on Microsoft Teams. By applying for this post you are agreeing to take part in a virtual Multiple Mini Interview.
Main duties of the job
The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in TEWV works with people from aged 14 to 65 and aims to improve the detection and treatment of first episode of psychosis through providing high quality, evidence based interventions to facilitate recovery. The Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire EIP team have an exciting opportunity for an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist for a 3-month post. The post would be based in Ripon with some travel required to Harrogate and Ripon. The successful candidate would be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and involve both clinical work and also project work possibly linked to the development of the At Risk Mental State (ARMS) pathway.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EssentialCriteria
In order to be eligible for this post, candidates must meet the following academic and FESB criteria:
Academic Criteria
- Completed a Psychology BSc Degree with GBC (2:1 and above)
- Have recently graduated from undergraduate psychology (three years)
- Have not started or completed a post-graduate training programme (excluding conversion degrees or combined undergraduate degree courses)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
- From an under-represented group in clinical psychology (e.g. from an ethnically minoritized community)
- Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
- Do not have family support
- Are a care leaver
- Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
- Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education
- Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
- Family being on low income or receiving benefits
- Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, these examples are given as a guide. You do not need to have experienced all of the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post.
Guidance for Supporting Statement
Please provide a supporting statement with your application that answers the following questions. Please use each question as a sub-heading:
1. A statement confirming how you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role
2. Which region you are interested in applying for. If you have a specific interest in a service, please include the details.
3. In up to 750 words, a statement that answers the following questions:
- Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
- How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post and work with clinical populations
- What you hope to gain from this post
- Any other relevant personal qualities
Please note: There is no requirement to have prior clinical experience when applying for this post. Although you may wish to reflect on personal/lived experience, it is not a requirement that you do so. Please only include information in your application form that you feel comfortable to share. Applications that do not follow the above guidance will not be able to be shortlisted.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EssentialCriteria
In order to be eligible for this post, candidates must meet the following academic and FESB criteria:
Academic Criteria
- Completed a Psychology BSc Degree with GBC (2:1 and above)
- Have recently graduated from undergraduate psychology (three years)
- Have not started or completed a post-graduate training programme (excluding conversion degrees or combined undergraduate degree courses)
Experience of FESB to entering the profession that may include (but is not limited too)
- From an under-represented group in clinical psychology (e.g. from an ethnically minoritized community)
- Unable to take on unpaid voluntary work due to additional caring responsibilities or personal circumstances
- Do not have family support
- Are a care leaver
- Have not had substantial (more than four weeks full time equivalent) assistant psychologist or research assistant experience
- Grew up in an area that has a low level of engagement in higher education
- Have experienced discrimination in academia or in the profession
- Family being on low income or receiving benefits
- Receiving government grants whilst at university
Please note, these examples are given as a guide. You do not need to have experienced all of the above financial, educational or social barriers to be eligible for the post.
Guidance for Supporting Statement
Please provide a supporting statement with your application that answers the following questions. Please use each question as a sub-heading:
1. A statement confirming how you meet the Academic and FESB criteria for the role
2. Which region you are interested in applying for. If you have a specific interest in a service, please include the details.
3. In up to 750 words, a statement that answers the following questions:
- Why you are interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology
- How your values and experiences have influenced you to be a suitable candidate for this post and work with clinical populations
- What you hope to gain from this post
- Any other relevant personal qualities
Please note: There is no requirement to have prior clinical experience when applying for this post. Although you may wish to reflect on personal/lived experience, it is not a requirement that you do so. Please only include information in your application form that you feel comfortable to share. Applications that do not follow the above guidance will not be able to be shortlisted.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS
- Experience of using psychometric assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS
- Experience of using psychometric assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
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).
