Job summary
CNTW NHS Trust's Children and Young People's Inpatient Services are looking for a motivated, skilled and compassionate assistant psychologist, who can work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to improve the lives of children and young people who require care in an inpatient setting.
Lotus Ward opened in April 2021, it is a 10-bed General Admission Unit for children and young people up to 18 years of age which will provide assessment and treatment for young people diagnosed with complex mental health problems. This service is based at Acklam Road Hospital, Middlesbrough.
The psychology team includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Senior Clinical Psychologist, who work closely with other members of Psychological Services including a Drama Therapist, Music Therapist and Family Therapist. Psychological services meet regularly to discuss the young people. Clinical supervision will be scheduled in addition to regular access to informal support from psychological services staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to assessments and formulations, with some opportunity to deliver individual and group interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. There are opportunities to contribute to audit and service evaluation projects within the service and organisation. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, within this there will be opportunities to join in reflective practice and training sessions.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Assistant Psychologist will work within the Children and Young People's Inpatient Service under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist.
The post holder will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining clinical audits, undertaking direct clinical work and supporting the research and evaluation of the service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, and should have experience of working in mental health settings. Experience with young people and/or inpatient settings is also desirable.
The post holder will have achieved a 2:1 or higher BPS accredited degree (or equivalent) which gives them eligibility for BPS membership. It must be documented in the application how this is met.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st November 2024
Closing date : 28th November 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Assistant Psychologist will work within the Children and Young People's Inpatient Service under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist.
The post holder will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining clinical audits, undertaking direct clinical work and supporting the research and evaluation of the service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, and should have experience of working in mental health settings. Experience with young people and/or inpatient settings is also desirable.
The post holder will have achieved a 2:1 or higher BPS accredited degree (or equivalent) which gives them eligibility for BPS membership. It must be documented in the application how this is met.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st November 2024
Closing date : 28th November 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training
Skills and competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience administering psychometric assessment
- Experience delivering psychological intervention
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training
Skills and competencies
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience administering psychometric assessment
- Experience delivering psychological intervention
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and/or young people
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
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).
