Job summary
The Oaks Programme: ICCR Group Therapies Programme, Solihull
Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Solihull Integrated Community Care and Recovery Hub (Full-time)Permanent Contract
We are looking for a suitably experienced Assistant Psychologist with relevant experience for the Oaks Programme (ICCR).
The OAKS Programme is a busy service providing a comprehensive range of psychological and occupational therapy groups and workshops. The service works closely with other secondary services in Solihull such as Community Mental Health Teams, Home Treatment Team based at Lyndon Clinic/Maple Leaf Centres. The OAKS Programme offers a range of interventions: DBT skills groups, CBT groups, compassion focussed therapy groups andoccupational therapy focussed group. The role also involves liaising and developing closer links with third sector organisations to help facilitate recovery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an assistant psychologist who will support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users by assisting qualified psychologists and other therapists, in the delivery and evaluation of clinical services: group programmes and workshops in the OAKS programme. This will include: psychological assessment, group based psychological interventions, under clinical supervision and management of referrals and database. The team consists of clinical psychologists, occupational therapists and specialist nurse therapists. You should have some experience of working with people with complex mental health and behavioural needs. You should be familiar with the needs of a diverse BAME community and working in area of high socioeconomic deprivation. You will also support the clinicians in clinical administrative activities, collecting, collating and analysing outcome data, writing and presenting reports, research activities, and assisting in service development of the OAKS under the guidance of the psychologist.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).
Desirable
- Paid work in a setting providing direct care
- Experience of therapeutic group work
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in highly emotive and emotionally charged settings involving conflict and significant personal distress.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in using Excel spreadsheets and managing databases
- Knowledge and experience in collecting, analysing and reporting research data
- An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).
Desirable
- Paid work in a setting providing direct care
- Experience of therapeutic group work
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- High level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in highly emotive and emotionally charged settings involving conflict and significant personal distress.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in using Excel spreadsheets and managing databases
- Knowledge and experience in collecting, analysing and reporting research data
- An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.
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
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lyndon Clinic
Winchcombe Road Off Hobs Meadow Solihull
Solihull
B92 8PW
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
