Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within our Early Intervention in Psychosis Psychological Services in the mid part of Essex to offer a maternity leave cover role as an Assistant Psychologist. The successful applicant would be working within an MDT alongside Clinical Psychologists, a Clinical Associate in Psychology and Trainee Clinical Psychologists. The post-holder would be required to support the uptake of psychological assessment and interventions for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis and their families, alongside a range of other responsibilities depending on the experience of the applicant e.g. offering carer psychoeducation and support, facilitating our service user coproduction group and contributing to team training and service developments.

This advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Depending on experience, the responsibilities of the job will involve assisting in completing psychological 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, carer, family and group interventions, consultation, and staff training.

The post holder will assist the psychology team in managing referrals and collecting and evaluating outcomes of interventions. We also have a well-established lived experience consultation group in which staff and users of the service work together on service development and we would be keen for the post holder to become part of this initiative. Team working ability and skills in training, consultation and supervision and a calm disposition will also be essential.

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

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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.