Job summary
To contribute to the Adult Community Psychological Service and specifically the Southend Rough Sleeping Mental Health Team by supporting qualified psychologists and psychotherapists in the undertaking and delivery of a range of clinical and research based tasks. There will be a key role in completing service level projects as part of quality and developmental initiatives. Responsibilities will include liaison with allied professionals and partner agencies contributing to working with people rough sleeping or with a history of rough sleeping. Remaining time will comprise scoping national practice and working with an Assistant Psychologist in the South East Essex Trauma Alliance to promote trauma informed practice throughout service delivery. All work will take place under the direction and management of an experienced psychologist/psychotherapist. There will be opportunities to develop a clinically facing role under the close supervision. There will be a requirement to complete clinically related administration.
Main duties of the job
Research
- To assist in the development and implementation of new clinical initiatives.
- To undertake data collection and related analysis of findings. To focus on outcome measures and outcome reporting on behalf of the service.
- To be able to use SPSS and other IT programmes in the analysis of research data.
- To undertake searches of evidence based literature and research related to both the outlined treatment initiatives and the clinical practice of psychologists within Adult Mental Health and specifically in the context of rough sleeping.
Clinical
- To develop engagement and motivational interviewing approaches to harness working relationships with people rough sleeping.
- To support colleagues across the rough sleepers network to engage, assess and review the needs of people in the rough sleeping community living with complex mental health needs.
- To assist in the development and facilitation of pre-treatment groups as appropriate.
- To assist in the formulation of care plans involving the psychological treatment/management of people accessing rough sleeping services under the supervision of a qualified professional.
- To champion and deliver trauma informed values throughout the service and across stakeholder engagement.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of detailed responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of detailed responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
- Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Graduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practical within the clinical fields of psychology.
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Knowledge of dual diagnosis needs and drug and alcohol use.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health problems.
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist for at least a year with people with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with client group.
- Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience in working in health or charitable related setting/s.
- Experience of working in rough sleeping focused organisations or with other marginalised groups.
- Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of groups.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
- Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Graduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practical within the clinical fields of psychology.
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Knowledge of dual diagnosis needs and drug and alcohol use.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health problems.
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist for at least a year with people with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with client group.
- Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience in working in health or charitable related setting/s.
- Experience of working in rough sleeping focused organisations or with other marginalised groups.
- Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of groups.
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).
