Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work in the Adult Community Psychology Service across South West Essex. This is an exciting post which provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team. Services across EPUT greatly value psychology and are committed to embracing a multi-disciplinary approach.
The Adult Community Psychology service provides a Tier 2 service to the South Essex locality. Services have recently undergone a restructuring process to enhance the capacity to deliver psychological therapies and to utilise psychological skills within MDTs. Services have undergone influential restructuring processes to enhance the capacity to deliver psychological therapies and to utilise psychological skills within MDTs. The established Clinical Director of Psychological Services works closely with the senior management team to develop and improve delivery of psychological therapies, and to enable psychologists to develop and implement their leadership skills. This provides an environment for Psychology staff to develop their skills through high quality supervision and a supported CPD programme.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will work alongside qualified psychologists providing an Adult Community Psychology Service to the First Response Teams (FRT) and Recovery and Wellbeing Teams (RWT). The FRT delivers care and interventions to clients newly referred to secondary care mental health services for a period of 6 months. The RWT delivers care plans aligned to recovery focused outcomes to clients with longer term needs.
The post-holder is expect to support qualified psychological therapists in the preparation and co-facilitation of group therapy programmes and the delivery of specific components of clinical treatment under close supervision. There will be a key responsibility to support the service undertake audit and research projects. There will be significant opportunity to gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, including liaison with allied professionals. The role will include attending referrals meetings, participating in departmental forums and opportunities to shadow other team members. Your work will be closely supervised by an experienced psychological therapist and you will therefore also gain extensive experience of the supervisory process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate aiming to undertake doctoral postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology in the future, and the service has an excellent track record of assistant psychologists securing a place on Clinical Psychology courses.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
Please see the detailed job description and service specification attached to this advert.
For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Adebayo Idowu, Principal Practitioner Psychologist on 07890895891 or by email on adebayo.idowu@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
Please see the detailed job description and service specification attached to this advert.
For an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Adebayo Idowu, Principal Practitioner Psychologist on 07890895891 or by email on adebayo.idowu@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in a BPS recognised psychology degree course
- Entitlement to graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods and ability to do data analysis
- High standard of report writing
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams and of interacting effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Experience of interacting with people with mental health problems, disabilities/ personality difficulties
- Experience of undertaking risk reviews with people with mental health vulnerabilities, under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in the provision of care to service users in care settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Resilience in stressful situations and environments
- Shares the Trust's values: care, learn, empower
Desirable
- Well presented in clothing appropriate with Trust policy
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in a BPS recognised psychology degree course
- Entitlement to graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods and ability to do data analysis
- High standard of report writing
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams and of interacting effectively with staff from all disciplines
- Experience of interacting with people with mental health problems, disabilities/ personality difficulties
- Experience of undertaking risk reviews with people with mental health vulnerabilities, under supervision
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in the provision of care to service users in care settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Resilience in stressful situations and environments
- Shares the Trust's values: care, learn, empower
Desirable
- Well presented in clothing appropriate with Trust policy
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon Community Resources Centre
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
