Assistant Psychologist - Derby City Older People's Psychology Service
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Job summary
We are excited to offer an Assistant Psychologist post on a fixed-term or secondment basis until 31 March 2025, within our Older People's Community Mental Health Services.
You will support and enhance the work undertaken by our team of experienced Clinical Psychologists and undertake a range of activities that may include support with direct clinical work with service users (including neuropsychological assessments where people present with suspected cognitive impairment), audit and service evaluation activities, and support with teaching and training.
Applications:
To help us with the short-listing process, we request that applicants write a short piece (500 words max) answering the following question:
"In your opinion, what are some of the challenges that older people face in accessing mental health services?"
Applicants are asked to include this in their application in the supporting information section, under a "Access to MH services" heading.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY SUBJECT TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. THEREFORE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ASAP.
We are looking for a 'team player', who has good interpersonal and communication skills, who will be able to effectively engage with service users, their families and carers, colleagues within the Clinical Psychology team, and multidisciplinary colleagues within the Older People's Mental Health Division.
We expect that the post holder will have had previous experience working within a formal care setting, and experience working with older people and people with mental health difficulties is desirable.
The post holder may be required to travel to clinic and team bases throughout Derbyshire.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
About us
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working with older people.
Our Psychology Service has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust's development of trauma-informed approaches. There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD.
We have strong links with local Clinical Psychology Training Courses, provide regular placements and teaching, and have a good track record of supporting those who want to pursue Clinical Psychology training to develop their skills and successfully apply to a course.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
383-SPE-4641-24
Job locations
Dovedale Day Service
London Road
Derby
DE1 2XX
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dovedale Day Service
London Road
Derby
DE1 2XX
Employer's website
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