Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support members of the Learning Disability/ ASC Psychology team in delivering effective and evidence-based psychological therapies to service users and their families open to the team. Under supervision and with access to relevant CPD opportunities the Assistant Psychologist will also undertake direct work with clients individually and in group settings. The Assistant Psychologist will work closely with qualified Clinical Psychology colleagues on research and audit projects, and will be expected to be an active member of the MDT.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and valuesservice users and their careers, in line with the Culture of CompassionateCare.The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation. Theseprinciples will recognise the need to:o Promote safe practiceso Value the aims of service userso Work in partnership and offer meaningful choiceo Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful changeo Value social inclusion

Main duties of the job

To support Clinical Psychologists undertaking psychologicalassessments of clients applying psychologically based psychometrictests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structuredobservations and semi-structured interviews with clients, familymembers and others involved in the client's care.To assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving thepsychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems,under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in acommunity setting, as appropriate.Having received instruction through supervision, to provide one-to-oneconsultations with service users, working autonomously within the limitsof this instruction and within personal competence.To use a degree of initiative and work independently with service userson planned work, and to exercise judgement based on good practice(NICE) and local operating procedures

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6160562

Job locations

SPTS Hazelmere Unit Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN71HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

essintial

Essential

  • An honours degree in that satisfies the British Psychological Society criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
  • Work experience in any organisation o Experience of research methodology, data collection, analysis and report writing

Desirable

  • Experience and training in areas relevant to psychological practice, mental health and or research design and analysis
  • Knowledge of Psychological Therapies Knowledge of NICE guidelines Knowledge of policies and legislation relevant to recovery based services.

Essential

Essential

  • An honours degree in that satisfies the British Psychological Society criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Desirable

  • Experience working across the lifespan
Person Specification

essintial

Essential

  • An honours degree in that satisfies the British Psychological Society criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
  • Work experience in any organisation o Experience of research methodology, data collection, analysis and report writing

Desirable

  • Experience and training in areas relevant to psychological practice, mental health and or research design and analysis
  • Knowledge of Psychological Therapies Knowledge of NICE guidelines Knowledge of policies and legislation relevant to recovery based services.

Essential

Essential

  • An honours degree in that satisfies the British Psychological Society criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

Desirable

  • Experience working across the lifespan

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

SPTS Hazelmere Unit Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN71HS


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

SPTS Hazelmere Unit Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN71HS


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Alison Badley

Alison.Badley@gmmh.nhs.uk

019422764461

Details

Date posted

15 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6160562

Job locations

SPTS Hazelmere Unit Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN71HS


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