Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Psychologist to work into our Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team (HEART). HEART was set up with the aim of reducing reliance on mental health inpatient units, by providing community rehabilitation support to service users with complex mental health and support needs. The team provides intensive support to these service users throughout the hospital discharge process and beyond, to help those who would have otherwise struggled to move back into the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a recovery-focused team. The successful individual will receive regular supervision from a Qualified Psychologist and will also have the opportunity to meet for regular peer supervision with the other Assistant Psychologists in the Rehabilitation Division.

The successful individual will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a Qualified Psychologist. These include:

1. Assessments
2. Direct clinical work (including individual, family and group work)
3. Report writing
4. Attending meetings
5. Assisting with data collection
6. Taking a lead role regarding outcome measures
7. Supporting with service development projects
8. Preparation for and contribution to regular team psychological formulation and reflective practice sessions

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

Staff benefits:

Pay Enhancements:

1. Band 1: Time plus 47% for Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am
2. Band 2: Time plus 41% for all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
3. Band 3: Time plus 35%
4. Band 4 – 9: Time plus 30%

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).