Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in an innovative service within Berkshire Healthcare- the Family Safeguarding Service. This service forms the mental health component of the broader multidisciplinary 'Family Safeguarding Model' (FSM). FSM is a collaboration between health services and local authority Children's Social Care services. It offers a 'whole-system' reform of safeguarding children which aims to improve the mental health and social care interventions with families. It brings together partnership agencies including mental health, domestic violence practitioners, police and substance misuse services. Evaluations of the service to date illustrate that improving the mental health of parents within these families, improves the family functioning and the outcomes for the children.
We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant psychologist who will work under supervision of qualified psychologists to provide psychological interventions and undertake other tasks as required to support service delivery within Family Safeguarding in Bracknell and West Berkshire. There will also be opportunities to support psychological interventions within the perinatal mental health service.
Interviews will be held on 1st August 2023
Main duties of the job
You will already have experience of working in mental health, preferably under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, and have an interest in, and experience of, using cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional 'first aid' skills, whilst having awareness of the impact of parental mental health on children. We are looking for someone who is well-organised and able to manage administrative procedures, with good knowledge of IT. You will have a positive, pro-active approach as you will be working in a busy multi-agency service as part of the Family Safeguarding Model and will need to communicate with colleagues (both NHS and Children's Social Care), and other teams and agencies as required, as well as contributing to clinical audit and service developments.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- A team player with experience of multidisciplinary working
- A flexible practitioner
- A holistic understanding of mental health needs
- A desire to improve the lives of vulnerable families
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to email Jo.Hadfield@berkshire.nhs.uk or Catherine.Farr@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- A team player with experience of multidisciplinary working
- A flexible practitioner
- A holistic understanding of mental health needs
- A desire to improve the lives of vulnerable families
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to email Jo.Hadfield@berkshire.nhs.uk or Catherine.Farr@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems that may present at risk.
Desirable
- Experience of providing evidence-based psychological interventions in direct care provision.
- Work in NHS mental health services.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions (particularly CBT), and the application thereof, as relevant to mental health services for people with complex mental health problems.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- High standard of letter and report writing.
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a mental health context.
Desirable
- Proven ability to communicate sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues in a way that supports engagement and promotes recovery
- Good knowledge of IT (Word. Excel, Access and SPSS) High standard of report writing. Sound research skills, including a working knowledge of statistics, and ability to analyse data and produce good quality reports. Ability to conduct literature searches and to review previous research literature.
PERSONAL
Essential
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing acute mental health problems.
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently to deliver work as agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support, as required, to practise safely and within professional guidelines.
Desirable
- An interest in working with parents with mental health problems and trio of vulnerabilities
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Full driving license with own car and ability to travel across Berkshire as required.
Desirable
- A desire to pursue a career in Professional Psychology.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems that may present at risk.
Desirable
- Experience of providing evidence-based psychological interventions in direct care provision.
- Work in NHS mental health services.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions (particularly CBT), and the application thereof, as relevant to mental health services for people with complex mental health problems.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- High standard of letter and report writing.
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a mental health context.
Desirable
- Proven ability to communicate sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues in a way that supports engagement and promotes recovery
- Good knowledge of IT (Word. Excel, Access and SPSS) High standard of report writing. Sound research skills, including a working knowledge of statistics, and ability to analyse data and produce good quality reports. Ability to conduct literature searches and to review previous research literature.
PERSONAL
Essential
- Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing acute mental health problems.
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently to deliver work as agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support, as required, to practise safely and within professional guidelines.
Desirable
- An interest in working with parents with mental health problems and trio of vulnerabilities
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Full driving license with own car and ability to travel across Berkshire as required.
Desirable
- A desire to pursue a career in Professional Psychology.
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).
