Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work in a specialist Veteran mental health team?We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join our lively and passionate mental health team; supporting veterans and reservists presenting with mental health problems and their families. Some of our team have a personal connection to veterans, either with a military background or holding a close relationship with someone who does.
We cover Kent, Surrey and Sussex and deliver assessments, support and psychological therapy within our Op Courage team.
We support veterans with a range of mental health needs ranging from anxiety and depression to complex PTSD.
Main duties of the job
To lead a small team of assistant psychologists in the delivery of care closer to home for veterans. This role will support a hub-based model covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
The role is an exciting and varied role and will involve:
Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation.
To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.
To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
About us
We are Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in south east England. Our services are for children, young people, adults of working age and older people.You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership.
We are passionate about research and it's our aim to put it at the core of everything we do so we can continually improve our clinical care.
Our vision is to deliver great care and improve outcomes together.
Our Vaues underpin everything we do and the experience we want people to have when using our services, working within them and working alongside them, as a partner. Compassionate, Accountable and Optimistic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential:
Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of working with people with disabilities, in a health or Mental Health setting and or work with people with complex needs
Relevant clinical and research skills and methodology
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Basic knowledge of databases
Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential:
Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of working with people with disabilities, in a health or Mental Health setting and or work with people with complex needs
Relevant clinical and research skills and methodology
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Basic knowledge of databases
Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
