Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join our expanding psychology team within Trafford Living Well .
Psychology is highly valued and integrated into the ethos of Living Well and the wider network of community partnerships. The successful candidates will be supported by three Clinical Psychologists within the team and we would welcome applicants who bring curiosity and creativity as we develop the psychology offer within this service.
Trafford Living Well are a trauma informed, compassionate and recovery focused service. We value the skills and strengths our staff and individuals accessing the service bring and we work to build on these. Living Well has co-produced values and principles that all staff and individuals share. As a result, our model operates within a biopsychosocial framework and is a humanistic and person-centred model of support. Our core values are based on creating open, honest, safe spaces where all people's strengths are valued.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an Assistant Psychologist, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, in the delivery of psychology services for individuals accessing Trafford Living Well. This will primarily involve offering short term psychosocial interventions (1:1 approx. 6 sessions), aswell as supporting with the development and delivery of group programs to individuals accessing the service.
The role will also require working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. The successful applicant will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects/ service evaluation, teaching and project work.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the main responsibilities.
Qualifications Essential
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health and/ or social care needs
- Experience of, and an understanding of, working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation.
- Experience of delivering psychosocial/psychological interventions to individuals with mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of thorough risk assessment
Knowledge Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of the range of psychological assessments and interventions used when working with people with mental health difficulties within Living Well
- Knowledge of limits of competence and when to seek out supervision and support.
Desirable
Skills Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to professionals and service users.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of staff groups within the service and to engage clients and their families with a range of complex needs.
- Ability to use supervision effectively to plan clinical work and manage personal responses to distress.
Desirable
- Ability to manage own time effectively with a number of different parts of the role which will require prioritisation at different times.
- Previous experience in the facilitating or completion of service audits, evaluation, development or research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the accompanying job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the main responsibilities.
Qualifications Essential
Desirable
Experience Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health and/ or social care needs
- Experience of, and an understanding of, working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation.
- Experience of delivering psychosocial/psychological interventions to individuals with mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of thorough risk assessment
Knowledge Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of the range of psychological assessments and interventions used when working with people with mental health difficulties within Living Well
- Knowledge of limits of competence and when to seek out supervision and support.
Desirable
Skills Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to professionals and service users.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of staff groups within the service and to engage clients and their families with a range of complex needs.
- Ability to use supervision effectively to plan clinical work and manage personal responses to distress.
Desirable
- Ability to manage own time effectively with a number of different parts of the role which will require prioritisation at different times.
- Previous experience in the facilitating or completion of service audits, evaluation, development or research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class Psychology degree
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of clinical practice such as psychosocial interventions (PSI) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health and/ or social care needs
- Experience of, and an understanding of, working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation
- Experience of delivering psychosocial/psychological interventions to individuals with mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of thorough risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of the range of psychological assessments and interventions used when working with people with mental health difficulties within Living Well
- Knowledge of limits of competence and when to seek out supervision and support
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or awareness of recent national changes within Adult Community Mental Health Services in the NHS (e.g., Community Transformation).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to professionals and service users
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of staff groups within the service and to engage clients and their families with a range of complex needs
- Ability to use supervision effectively to plan clinical work and manage personal responses to distress
Desirable
- Ability to manage own time effectively with a number of different parts of the role which will require prioritisation at different times
- Previous experience in the facilitating or completion of service audits, evaluation, development or research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class Psychology degree
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of clinical practice such as psychosocial interventions (PSI) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health and/ or social care needs
- Experience of, and an understanding of, working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation
- Experience of delivering psychosocial/psychological interventions to individuals with mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of thorough risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of the range of psychological assessments and interventions used when working with people with mental health difficulties within Living Well
- Knowledge of limits of competence and when to seek out supervision and support
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or awareness of recent national changes within Adult Community Mental Health Services in the NHS (e.g., Community Transformation).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to professionals and service users
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of staff groups within the service and to engage clients and their families with a range of complex needs
- Ability to use supervision effectively to plan clinical work and manage personal responses to distress
Desirable
- Ability to manage own time effectively with a number of different parts of the role which will require prioritisation at different times
- Previous experience in the facilitating or completion of service audits, evaluation, development or research
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).
