Early Intervention in Psychosis Assistant Psychologist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a 15 hour per week 6-7 month fixed- term contract for an Assistant Psychologist role in the Redbridge Early Intervention in Psychosis service.

The post would suit graduate psychologists with a keen interest in mental health and an ability to work collaboratively with carers and service users. You will need to be able to work autonomously and will receive training and support from the NELFT Early Intervention service and psychologists working with psychosis.

Main duties of the job

There is an expectation that the individual will have an understanding of mental health issues and the issues facing carers of people with mental health difficulties.

The main responsibilities of the post:

Working with the Early Intervention team to identify, assess and support carers and family members of people experiencing psychosis.
To undertake other clinical activity with service users, as identified by supervisor and appropriate to grade.
The post holder will receive line management and supervision from a qualified psychological practitioner. The work with carers will be supported through training and supervision from the family intervention hub.
The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member who is highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative

About us

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum).

Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year plus HCAS per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-PP014-25

Job locations

Redbridge Early Intervention Team

Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Road, Rodney Road, Wanstead

London

E11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

Psychology degree
At least 6 months experience working in a healthcare service

Desirable

Additional Knowledge of mental health issues and carer issues

To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Essential

To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Qualifications

Essential

Good Psychology Degree

Desirable

Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills

Essential

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

Psychology degree
At least 6 months experience working in a healthcare service

Desirable

Additional Knowledge of mental health issues and carer issues

To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Essential

To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

Qualifications

Essential

Good Psychology Degree

Desirable

Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills

Essential

Basic awareness of IT and IT skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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