Job summary
Options for Care is looking to
recruit an exceptional Senior Assistant Psychologist
(2-year Fixed Term) passionate about working with individuals
with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. The successful candidate will
work at Stanford Court, our new mental health inpatient unit, based in Highgate,
Birmingham.
Main duties of the job
Job Description
As a Senior Assistant
Psychologist, your role will involve providing support and enhancing clinical
psychology services to service users under the guidance of qualified
psychologists. This will include undertaking structured assessments and
therapeutic interventions, as well as clinically related administration, audit,
research, teaching, and service improvement projects.
You will be responsible
for conducting psychological assessments of adults with complex and enduring
mental health difficulties, using various clinical methodologies and working
closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and provide
low-intensity psychological interventions. Additionally, you will assist in managing
service users' risk and problem behaviours, planning and coordinating
therapeutic groups, and attending multi-disciplinary meetings.
As an integral
member of our team, you will work alongside psychiatrists, mental health
nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists and psychologists, and
receive support and supervision from qualified clinical psychologists. We
expect you to engage in research and service evaluation, develop and
co-facilitate training and education sessions and materials.
About us
At Options for Care, we pride
ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff
productivity and longevity. That is why we offer an incremental pay system tied
to our appraisal process, our way of showing gratitude for your dedication to
our service users, hard work and commitment to quality care.
We are passionate about creating a
positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being.
Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your
success!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of main duties
We are seeking a Senior Assistant Psychologist who will have
the opportunity to work autonomously and take on significant responsibilities.
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
The primary objective is to enhance the psychological care
of service users who have complex mental health and behavioural needs. As a
Senior Assistant Psychologist, you will provide psychological assessment,
formulation and intervention under the supervision of a qualified Clinical
Psychologist. You will also carry out administrative tasks related to clinical
work, such as conducting audits, collecting statistics, and producing reports.
Additionally, you will engage in research-related
activities, including devising and conducting research projects and assisting
in the preparation of findings for publication purposes. As a Senior Assistant
Psychologist, you will also support the development, delivery, and evaluation
of staff training initiatives.
All work must be performed within the framework of our policies
and procedures, and you must understand and implement the organisation's
mission, vision, and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of main duties
We are seeking a Senior Assistant Psychologist who will have
the opportunity to work autonomously and take on significant responsibilities.
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
The primary objective is to enhance the psychological care
of service users who have complex mental health and behavioural needs. As a
Senior Assistant Psychologist, you will provide psychological assessment,
formulation and intervention under the supervision of a qualified Clinical
Psychologist. You will also carry out administrative tasks related to clinical
work, such as conducting audits, collecting statistics, and producing reports.
Additionally, you will engage in research-related
activities, including devising and conducting research projects and assisting
in the preparation of findings for publication purposes. As a Senior Assistant
Psychologist, you will also support the development, delivery, and evaluation
of staff training initiatives.
All work must be performed within the framework of our policies
and procedures, and you must understand and implement the organisation's
mission, vision, and values.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Additionally, you need to have at least 12 months of experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, as well as physical health issues or cognitive impairments.
- In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff are the foundation of our success and we appreciate their dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff at every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment. Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- To be considered for the role of Senior Assistant Psychologist, you must hold a Psychology degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Additionally, you need to have at least 12 months of experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, as well as physical health issues or cognitive impairments.
- In return, at Options for Care, we recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff are the foundation of our success and we appreciate their dedication to our clients. We prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff at every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment. Our comprehensive staff health benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- To be considered for the role of Senior Assistant Psychologist, you must hold a Psychology degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
