Job summary
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust are looking for 4 candidates for temporary Assistant Psychologist roles.
These could be 4 days a week for 5 months or some other part time working arrangement subject to negotiation.
NHS England continues to have a focus on improving equity of access and inclusion for entrants to clinical psychology training for groups currently under-represented. It is very important to improve diversity of the workforce to better represent the users it supports.
The Assistant Psychologist roles are intended to give opportunities to develop initial clinical experience for aspiring clinical psychologists who would otherwise experience significant barriers from entering the profession, e.g. those who come from a minoritised ethnicity.
Whilst the posts are open to any qualified applicants, those who have experience of disadvantage relating to their socioeconomic circumstances and/or or any protected characteristics under the Equality Act are particularly encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
Candidates would gain a good understanding of the role of Clinical Psychologists in our services, with many opportunities to shadow and observe as well as engage in clinical work, research and service evaluations. The successful candidates will also be provided with training and CPD opportunities. In addition, there will be opportunities to network with other Assistant Psychologists in the Trust and to take part in peer supervision.
We are now in a position to be able to offer Sponsorship for this role in line with the Trust Framework that supports this process.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our key commitment to address social inequalities in health, we are particularly seeking to employ psychology graduates with the drive to make a significant contribution to this priority. This includes candidates from the many diverse social and cultural communities the Trust serves which are currently under represented in our psychology staff groups.
Candidates who can bring this valuable experience, including the ability to provide care in any of the languages of local communities, will be supported to develop their careers and flourish as valued members of our services. We recognise that many individuals who apply for Assistant Psychologists roles have a long term goal of obtaining a place on Clinical Psychology Training, however candidates from a minoritised ethnicity continue to be under-represented on Training courses. As a Trust we are committed to addressing these disparities in Clinical Psychology and are passionate about increasing representation in our psychological professions workforce.
In previous years successful candidates have been based in a range of different psychological specialties, including:
NHS Talking Therapies & Primary Care
Head Injuries Service
Older Peoples Service
Children & Young People Secure Estate & Forensic Adolescent Service
Child & Adult Learning Disability Service
Rehabilitation and Acute Inpatient Services
The actual psychological specialties are yet to be confirmed for this years cohort.
Please note that there will be a cap on applications, so we advise you to apply as early as possible.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 5th December 2024
Closing date : 10th December 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our key commitment to address social inequalities in health, we are particularly seeking to employ psychology graduates with the drive to make a significant contribution to this priority. This includes candidates from the many diverse social and cultural communities the Trust serves which are currently under represented in our psychology staff groups.
Candidates who can bring this valuable experience, including the ability to provide care in any of the languages of local communities, will be supported to develop their careers and flourish as valued members of our services. We recognise that many individuals who apply for Assistant Psychologists roles have a long term goal of obtaining a place on Clinical Psychology Training, however candidates from a minoritised ethnicity continue to be under-represented on Training courses. As a Trust we are committed to addressing these disparities in Clinical Psychology and are passionate about increasing representation in our psychological professions workforce.
In previous years successful candidates have been based in a range of different psychological specialties, including:
NHS Talking Therapies & Primary Care
Head Injuries Service
Older Peoples Service
Children & Young People Secure Estate & Forensic Adolescent Service
Child & Adult Learning Disability Service
Rehabilitation and Acute Inpatient Services
The actual psychological specialties are yet to be confirmed for this years cohort.
Please note that there will be a cap on applications, so we advise you to apply as early as possible.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 5th December 2024
Closing date : 10th December 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Under-graduate psychology degree 2:1 or above.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in any setting
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Knowledge and awareness of social inequalities, difference and diversity.
- Recognition of how ethical principles and values relate to work with clients in respect of culture and diversity backgrounds
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Willingness and ability to reflect on own beliefs, values and culture and its impact on clients
- 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.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities and/or those who have experienced social inequalities and marginalization
- Ability to work reliably and consistently on tasks agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Under-graduate psychology degree 2:1 or above.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in any setting
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Knowledge and awareness of social inequalities, difference and diversity.
- Recognition of how ethical principles and values relate to work with clients in respect of culture and diversity backgrounds
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
- Willingness and ability to reflect on own beliefs, values and culture and its impact on clients
- 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.
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
- Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
- Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities and/or those who have experienced social inequalities and marginalization
- Ability to work reliably and consistently on tasks agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary.
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).
