Assistant Psychologist - Early Intervention Team

Job summary

We are very happy to be recruiting for this Band 4 Assistant Psychologist post in an enthusiastic and creative Early Intervention in Psychosis Team based across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Established 19 years ago, we are the only EIT accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry and rated Level 4 on the most recent NCAP.

As well as formal supervision and learning opportunities this post provides excellent opportunities for exposure and informal learning and support from a range of Psychological professionals who cover our services including Clinical Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Systemic and Family Therapists, Art Psychotherapists, and trainee Clinical Psychologists . You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other Health Professionals such as Nurses, Social Workers, STR workers, Peer Support workers, and Psychiatrists.

You will also be a valued part of our wider Psychology team within our large and expanding psychology workforce in S, T&W and the wider Trust. We aim to ensure working with us is a positive experience. Supervision and training are essential and highly valued.

The post is offered on a 12 month fixed term basis.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Main duties of the job

• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations.
• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions including group work, under the close supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
• To work with inpatients, outpatients and staff of the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Mental Health Services.
• To assist the work of Clinical Psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
• To support the team and our clients across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, working out of bases in Shrewsbury, Telford, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, and Oswestry, as well as people's homes, GP surgeries, other public settings, and occasionally inpatient settings. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to other NHS sites and community venues as part of their role.

About us

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across the country.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube