Job summary
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding place to work in Birmingham & Solihull and have a job that makes a difference where you will be able to work in a hybrid way? We could have the opportunity for you! We are among the largest and most complex mental health NHS foundation trusts in the country with over 50 Trust sites. We have a large family of Psychological Professionals in the Trust who work across our diverse clinical services, and we host a number of training programmes including Low Intensity Psychological Interventions.
We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to support our Trust Post-Incident Support for a fixed-term period (6 months).
Knowledge and understanding of this area is required and the successful individual will be part of a well-established team.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as an integrated member of the Post-incident support provision within Trust Corporate Psychology services, supporting and enhancing the professional psychological practice, under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist for post-incident support.
- The post holder will work independently according to a plan agreed with their supervisor within the overall framework of the Corporate Psychology services' policies and procedures, and assist in project related administration, service evaluation, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, teaching and project work
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.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
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.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology with entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society and Health Professions Council.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Research or service evaluation experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and knowledge of Post-incident staff support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology with entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society and Health Professions Council.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Research or service evaluation experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding and knowledge of Post-incident staff support
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).
