Job summary
We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist (AP) Post in our Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) in Bognor. We are looking for candidates with a passion for improving the lives of people living with severe and enduring mental health problems and we welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health difficulties. As an AP, you will offer psychologically informed interventions to service users with a range of needs, and support the wider work of practitioner psychologists and psychological therapists in the team (e.g. co-facilitating groups, supporting with audits and data collection). You would also have the opportunity to learn about the other multi-professional roles in the team and support with wider team functions.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and creative multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service. Our core business involves assessing people's mental health, providing evidence-based interventions to support their recovery and working with families and the wider systems that support our service users. We aim to help our service users live valued lives in the community and we work hard to prevent acute mental health crises resulting in inpatient admissions.
Main duties of the job
As an AP you will provide evidence-based CBT-informed interventions such as emotion management groups and graded exposure. You would receive training and regular supervision with a practitioner psychologist. You will also support the delivery of psychological interventions through data collection and analysis, audit and specific projects as needed. You would be primarily based in Bognor ATS. However, we may ask you to co-facilitate groups across the wider patch and the role may involve some travel into the Chichester area and beyond. You will have a clear job plan and support to manage your time effectively.
As part of the role you will also contribute to supporting the wider team . This could include supporting a duty worker, co-facilitating new assessments and other additional tasks as needed. This generic part of your role will take up to one day per week and will be supported by experienced colleagues. We believe this would provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the inner workings of busy community ATS teams and develop skills in assessment, risk assessment, care planning and other important skills for a career in mental healthcare.
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex.
Living and Working in West Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
- Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
- According to the Met Office West Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Key survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and to eliminating gaps in opportunities, and pay with respect to race, disability and gender. We recognise that our workforce is underrepresented from black and minority ethnic and disabled communities and would welcome applications from people from these communities. We are part of the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and would welcome contact (see below) if you require any reasonable adjustments through the recruitment or interview process.
https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/working-for-us/belong-here
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Assistant Psychologist in our team you will be / have:
- Passionate about working with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems
- An Undergraduate, BPS accredited Psychology Degree achieving at least an Upper Second (2i) or an equivalent (such as a conversion Masters).
- Confident to work in a busy environment, taking initiative and working independently when this is appropriate.
- Confident in dealing with emotionally challenging situations and knowing when to seek support from experienced colleagues.
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in adult mental health services.
It is helpful if you have your own transport, but not essential.
Bognor ATS is a short walk from the sea . The building has wheelchair access to both floors and fully accessible rooms.
We would prefer full time hours but will consider all applications on their individual merits.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details and please get in touch if you require further information.
Please apply using the link in this advert, and do contact us for an informal conversation if you would find that helpful.
PLEASE NOTE: we expect a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close the advert early should we reach a maximum threshold.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to be a successful Assistant Psychologist in our team you will be / have:
- Passionate about working with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems
- An Undergraduate, BPS accredited Psychology Degree achieving at least an Upper Second (2i) or an equivalent (such as a conversion Masters).
- Confident to work in a busy environment, taking initiative and working independently when this is appropriate.
- Confident in dealing with emotionally challenging situations and knowing when to seek support from experienced colleagues.
It would also be advantageous if you are:
- Experienced working in adult mental health services.
It is helpful if you have your own transport, but not essential.
Bognor ATS is a short walk from the sea . The building has wheelchair access to both floors and fully accessible rooms.
We would prefer full time hours but will consider all applications on their individual merits.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details and please get in touch if you require further information.
Please apply using the link in this advert, and do contact us for an informal conversation if you would find that helpful.
PLEASE NOTE: we expect a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close the advert early should we reach a maximum threshold.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
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).
