Job summary
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) has been rated as an Outstanding provider of Mental Health services. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist with an interest in health psychology/long term conditions to work within our well-established Diabetes Mental Health Liaison Team.
In your application, please specify three reasons for why you are applying for this post and outline how you would be a good candidate for it.
For further information, please contact: Dr Michelle Constable (Practitioner Psychologist) 07484987697.
Preference will be given to applicants who clearly state in their application form why they would like to work in this team. The advert may close early if we receive excessive applications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day running and clinical activity of the Diabetes Mental Health Liaison Team working across Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to gain research and clinical experience as part of a supportive team.
We would expect the successful applicant to have a good first degree in psychology, excellent organisational skills, and sound teamwork skills. An interest in developing psychological knowledge and skills within an acute general health setting is essential.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Practitioner Psychologist by undertaking tasks such as data collection and analysis of referrals and the psychology waiting list. They will also lead on outcome data. In addition they will contribute to treatment interventions both on an individual and group basis under the direction and supervision of a qualified Psychologist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work carried out.
Other tasks will include assisting with audit, service evaluation and/or research and to undertake teaching and project work under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Practitioner Psychologist by undertaking tasks such as data collection and analysis of referrals and the psychology waiting list. They will also lead on outcome data. In addition they will contribute to treatment interventions both on an individual and group basis under the direction and supervision of a qualified Psychologist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work carried out.
Other tasks will include assisting with audit, service evaluation and/or research and to undertake teaching and project work under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- Evidence of examination results
- Interview/ application form / references
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health and/or other disabilities
- An understanding of psychology applied to a mental health context.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in group settings.
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
- Experience and competence in using cognitive-behavioural therapeutic techniques or other relevant approaches
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- Evidence of examination results
- Interview/ application form / references
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health and/or other disabilities
- An understanding of psychology applied to a mental health context.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in group settings.
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
- Experience and competence in using cognitive-behavioural therapeutic techniques or other relevant approaches
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.
