Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Psychologist to work across two of our rehabilitation settings for individuals with long term and complex mental health needs. The individual will work across both a High Dependency Unit (Copeland Ward, Meadowbrook Unit) working with both males and females and an all-male Community Rehabilitation/Step Down Unit (Bramley Street).
The post is full time with working hours split equally across the two settings. You will receive support and supervision from a Qualified Psychologist and will have the opportunity to engage in regular peer supervision with the other Assistant Psychologists in the Division.
The successful person will work as part of two established multi-disciplinary teams. They willbe required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of qualified Psychologist. These include assessments, direct clinical work (including individual, family and group work), report writing, attending meetings, assisting in projects and data collection.
Main duties of the job
- To keep appropriate records, by adding to patient's clinical notes andelectronic patient information system, and to provide written reports ofassessment data and clinical intervention as required, in accordance withteam, service and professional standards.
- The post holder will liaise with other staff of the relevant multidisciplinaryteams and with Psychology/Mental Health Services and other agencies asappropriate under guidance from the supervising psychologist.
- Under supervision, to perform psychological assessments of clients withinthe inpatient service, assist in the analysis and interpretation of data fromvarious sources (e.g. psychological and neuropsychological tests, selfreport measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation, interviews)with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
- To assist qualified therapy staff in the delivery of aspects of specialistpsychological interventions with complex mental health problems, includingwork with individuals, families and carers.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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 attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree (or higher) in Psychology or lower second-class honours with MSc. in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology e.g. Cognitive Therapy, Motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS.
- Experience with working well within a clinical supervised relationship.
Desirable
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties i.e. psychosis and complex trauma.
- Awareness of personal versus clinical recovery frameworks.
- Knowledge of Trust's values.
Desirable
- Awareness of the connection between trauma and psychosis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skill.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff.
- Highly developed engagement skills.
- Ability to work well within a multi- disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft. Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.
- High level ability to utilise supervision to contain organisational stress and balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands.
- Willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs.
Personal qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
- Highly self-motivated. Positive attitude with ability to engage and motivate others.
- Awareness of personal and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to learn.
Other requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel within the Greater Manchester area to complete clinical work and attend meetings.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree (or higher) in Psychology or lower second-class honours with MSc. in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology e.g. Cognitive Therapy, Motivational interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS.
- Experience with working well within a clinical supervised relationship.
Desirable
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties i.e. psychosis and complex trauma.
- Awareness of personal versus clinical recovery frameworks.
- Knowledge of Trust's values.
Desirable
- Awareness of the connection between trauma and psychosis.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skill.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff.
- Highly developed engagement skills.
- Ability to work well within a multi- disciplinary Team (MDT).
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft. Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.
- High level ability to utilise supervision to contain organisational stress and balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands.
- Willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs.
Personal qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness and empathy in all communications.
- Highly self-motivated. Positive attitude with ability to engage and motivate others.
- Awareness of personal and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to learn.
Other requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel within the Greater Manchester area to complete clinical work and attend meetings.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
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
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Bramley Street Open Community Rehabilitation Service /
50-52 Bramley Street
Lower Broughton, Salford
M7 1YE
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
