Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to support our Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) in providing psychological services across Wigan and Leigh.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside three other assistant psychologists to support and enhance the care of service users accessing the SCMHT psychological therapies pathway.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve supporting psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
The successful candidate would support in the development and implementation of new pathways of accessible trauma-informed psychological interventions, for people with mental health experiences including psychosis; bipolar; and complex trauma.
It is anticipated that the audit, research and service evaluation of psychological pathways will be a key part of the role.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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
Job description
Person Specification
education
Essential
- oMinimum 2:1 degree in psychology, or equivalent qualification or experience.
- oEligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS.
Desirable
- oEvidence of commitment to continued professional development in the area of Clinical Psychology. (This can include unpaid examples such as evidence of interest in the current literature, knowledge of current professional issues in the field of Clinical Psychology)
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable interest in working with people experiencing significant distress relating to mental health problems and trauma
- oExperience working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation
- oExperience demonstrating the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust core values.
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a PAID assistant psychologist, psychology, research assistant or IAPT worker in a health or social care setting.
- oExperience of utilising psychological assessment tools.
- oExperience of delivering psychological interventions
- oLived experience of membership with a group / identity that is currently under represented within Clinical Psychology.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge or lived experience of the models for brief interventions for people who experience mental distress.
skills and abilities
Essential
- oTo be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- oGood computing skills, including knowledge and experience of using systems such as excel and SPSS
- oExcellent written communication skills to communicate complex information in an accessible way to a range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
- oExcellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust Values.
other
Essential
- oAble to work within professional guidelines and seek guidance as appropriate.
- oAbility to manage time, meet deadlines and to juggle and prioritise multiple competing tasks.
- oAbility to travel to work location on reliable transport method, this can include public transport.
Desirable
- oPersonal experience of mental health difficulties.
Person Specification
education
Essential
- oMinimum 2:1 degree in psychology, or equivalent qualification or experience.
- oEligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS.
Desirable
- oEvidence of commitment to continued professional development in the area of Clinical Psychology. (This can include unpaid examples such as evidence of interest in the current literature, knowledge of current professional issues in the field of Clinical Psychology)
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable interest in working with people experiencing significant distress relating to mental health problems and trauma
- oExperience working in a multidisciplinary, multi-agency or complex care organisation
- oExperience demonstrating the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust core values.
Desirable
- oExperience of working as a PAID assistant psychologist, psychology, research assistant or IAPT worker in a health or social care setting.
- oExperience of utilising psychological assessment tools.
- oExperience of delivering psychological interventions
- oLived experience of membership with a group / identity that is currently under represented within Clinical Psychology.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge or lived experience of the models for brief interventions for people who experience mental distress.
skills and abilities
Essential
- oTo be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- oGood computing skills, including knowledge and experience of using systems such as excel and SPSS
- oExcellent written communication skills to communicate complex information in an accessible way to a range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
- oExcellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust Values.
other
Essential
- oAble to work within professional guidelines and seek guidance as appropriate.
- oAbility to manage time, meet deadlines and to juggle and prioritise multiple competing tasks.
- oAbility to travel to work location on reliable transport method, this can include public transport.
Desirable
- oPersonal experience of mental health difficulties.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
