Job summary
Health and Justice Services part of GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team at HMP Styal.
Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who are able to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the psychological services pathway, which currently implements a stepped care model of service delivery. The post holder would be expected to be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will support the assessment and dissemination of findings from psychological assessments and will be expected to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with initiative and autonomy. The Senior Assistant psychologist will also provide direct psychological intervention and groupwork support, at the Stepped 2 and 3 care of provision.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members 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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- Eligibility for BPS graduate membership (clearly stated on application)
Desirable
- Further training in clinical delivery methods (risk assessment, therapeutic intervention)
- Post-graduate training in a relevant area of psychology
Experience
Essential
- At least two years post degree experience.
- Previous experience in an Assistant Psychology role or similar role
- Evidence of conducting assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention
- Experience of delivering group and/or individual work
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working with people who have mental health and complex personality difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of administering and contributing to psychological and neurological assessments for example, WAIS, ABAS.
- Experience of working within a custodial, secure or inpatient environment.
- Experience of working in a trauma-informed environment
- Awareness of the diverse needs of individuals accessing mental health support
other
Essential
- UK resident for 3yrs
- No criminal convictions/cautions
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- Eligibility for BPS graduate membership (clearly stated on application)
Desirable
- Further training in clinical delivery methods (risk assessment, therapeutic intervention)
- Post-graduate training in a relevant area of psychology
Experience
Essential
- At least two years post degree experience.
- Previous experience in an Assistant Psychology role or similar role
- Evidence of conducting assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention
- Experience of delivering group and/or individual work
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working with people who have mental health and complex personality difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of administering and contributing to psychological and neurological assessments for example, WAIS, ABAS.
- Experience of working within a custodial, secure or inpatient environment.
- Experience of working in a trauma-informed environment
- Awareness of the diverse needs of individuals accessing mental health support
other
Essential
- UK resident for 3yrs
- No criminal convictions/cautions
Desirable
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).
