4 x Assistant Psychologist: Early Intervention in Psychosis

Job summary

IMPORTANT: Please specify in your personal statement which of the four EIP team localities is your first choice preference.

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient number of applications have been received.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 Assistant Psychologists to join the Black Country Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. EIP is a multi-disciplinary specialist service for individuals aged 14-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and their families or carers. The Black Country EIP service is comprised of four EIP teams located in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton. Each of the four dedicated and supportive EIP teams will have an Assistant Psychologist, with cross-team working for specific project work.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is able to work flexibly and creatively with people who are experiencing psychosis or are at-risk of developing psychosis.

This is an exciting time to join Early Intervention Services with opportunities to work on service development projects including a new ARMS service, family and carer interventions, and clinical research/evaluations/audits.

Main duties of the job

You will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team; understanding and supporting the roles and contributions of colleagues in facilitating recovery within the Early Intervention philosophy and model of care.

Candidates are expected to have knowledge, interest and ideally experience in working with people who experience psychosis and/or complex mental health.

You will receive line management and supervision from experienced psychological practitioners. You will have the opportunity to contribute to direct and indirect clinical work; including assessments, formulation and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychological therapist.

A core role includes supporting teams in the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis which will require excellent organisation, data skills, time management, and an ability to provide accurate records of information as required by the Trust.

The post involves extensive travel for home visits and work within the community and therefore the successful candidate will need to meet transport requirements of the post.

About us

The Black Country EIP service is comprised of four EIP teams located in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.

Join us here at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) and be a part of something new and exciting.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly team, and network of psychologists.
• Interesting and varied clinical work to establish yourself as a clinician and to develop and consolidate your skills.
• Exciting opportunities to help shape the delivery of services
• A culture of supporting and helping each other to grow and be our best
• A chance to make a real difference to people's lives
• A creative and forward-thinking environment