Assistant Psychologist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Acute Adult Mental Health Wards at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

This post is offered on a permanent and full-time basis, covering four acute adult mental health wards. You will join a welcoming multi-disciplinary team in the provision of compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals in need of acute mental health care.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology. Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychologically informed interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties would be desirable. This is a versatile and fast-paced role; you will need to demonstrate compassion, be adaptable, work flexibly, have excellent communication skills, and experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties of the Job

The post offers applicants an opportunity for direct and indirect work. The post holder will work under the supervision of an experienced Qualified Applied Psychologist in supporting the co-creation of MDT formulations and further assessment where needed to inform care and intervention planning. Delivery of brief psychologically informed interventions (both group and 1-1) will also be part of the role. There may also be opportunities for audit and service evaluation as well as protected time for professional development. Opportunities are available to connect with other Assistant Psychologists within Durham Tees Valley AMH directorate.

About Us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right in areas that really need it.

Job Responsibilities

Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
• An awareness of the application of psychology to health care.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct

Skills

• Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
• Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
• Record Keeping (within agreed timescale)
• Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)

Personal Attributes

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
• Ability to work on one's own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the service
• Self-aware and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from clinical supervision

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.