Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to work alongside the psychology staff at ESTEP (Essex Support and Treatment of Early Psychosis) in the South West Essex team. This post has been created to support the delivery of interventions for family and carer's of service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
ESTEP offers an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service. The team work with individuals between 14-65years old who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. EIP services are based on NICE-recommended interventions. These activities are often supported with family and carer interventions, recovery coordination, social prescribing and education/employment support.
The role also offers different opportunities to collaborate with service users and the wider MDT in terms of community based projects. The post-holders should have a passion for developing their clinical and research skills, and be keen to work flexibly and in a variety of settings. Your work will be closely supervised by an experienced psychologist and you will therefore also gain experience of the supervisory process. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate aiming to secure a permanent Assistant Psychologist post and undertake doctoral postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology in the future. The service has an excellent track record of assistant psychologists securing a place on Clinical Psychology courses.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Psychologist you will support and enhance the professional psychological care of families of individuals who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, supporting psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a senior practitioner psychologist according to a plan agreed within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures. This will be through both direct and indirect work. Depending on experience, the responsibilities of the job will involve assisting in completing complex assessments, (including structured interviews and psychometrics) and communicating the outcome of these to clients, team colleagues and other professionals. There will be the opportunity for assisting in and conducting individual, family and group interventions, consultation, and staff training. The post holder will need to be organised in order to assist the psychology team in managing referrals and collecting and evaluating outcomes of interventions.
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
- To work jointly with and under the supervision of the team practitioner Psychologist/s in undertaking psychological assessments and interventions with families and carers.
- Assist in the formulation of care plans involving the psychological treatment/management
- Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, psychology meetings and care reviews as appropriate.
- Supporting the team to meet NCAP standards, especially in relation to Family Interventions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new clinical initiatives
- Undertake data collection and related analysis of findings
- Use of Excel, SPSS and other IT programmes in the analysis of research data
- Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research related to the clinical practice of psychologists within ESTEP.
- Prepare and send Carers Education and Support packs and information and then follow up with courtesy call to ensure receipt.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work jointly with and under the supervision of the team practitioner Psychologist/s in undertaking psychological assessments and interventions with families and carers.
- Assist in the formulation of care plans involving the psychological treatment/management
- Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, psychology meetings and care reviews as appropriate.
- Supporting the team to meet NCAP standards, especially in relation to Family Interventions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of new clinical initiatives
- Undertake data collection and related analysis of findings
- Use of Excel, SPSS and other IT programmes in the analysis of research data
- Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research related to the clinical practice of psychologists within ESTEP.
- Prepare and send Carers Education and Support packs and information and then follow up with courtesy call to ensure receipt.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and psychological ways of understanding people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
Desirable
- Knowledge of CBT and its application in clinical settings
- Knowledge of family interventions and their application in clinical settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with families and carers
Desirable
- Experience of working in an EIP setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and psychological ways of understanding people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
Desirable
- Knowledge of CBT and its application in clinical settings
- Knowledge of family interventions and their application in clinical settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with families and carers
Desirable
- Experience of working in an EIP setting
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).
