**Internal MPFT Applicants Only** Senior Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Assistant Psychologist to work within our MHTR Team in the Black Country.

If you are seeking a new challenge and have a keen interest in the criminal justice services, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive and welcoming team!

The Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Team are part of MPFT's Health and Justice Service. The MHTR team provide psychologicalassessments and interventions to people with mental health difficulties who have come into contact with criminal justice services and whoseoffences may attract a community or suspended sentence order.

The team aims to prevent short term custodial sentences and reduce reoffending by improving access to psychological interventions andaddressing underlying mental health problems, thereby improving health and social outcomes for the individual and their family.

MPFT deliver services across England. We are experienced in working across a wide geographical area and there is no necessity to travel toheadquarters, training and IT support is virtual.

What do previous Assistant Psychologists say about working in the MHTR Team?

'The MHTR team is a friendly and supportive team. This job role has given me the opportunity to work with diverse populations, gain experience working with different presentations and develop my skills in a variety of therapeutic approaches.'

Main duties of the job

You will:

Under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Support the clinical leads in triaging screenings of referrals and assessment

Undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users.

Formulate and deliver care plans collaboratively with service users

Prepare autonomously assessment reports, letters, the results of psychometric assessments, case note reviews and research/audit projects.

Provide advice, guidance and support to service users to enhance awareness of their psychological needs.

Contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care including preparing training packages, as agreed with the Clinical Lead, deliver briefings about service provision to partner agencies, and contributing to the organisation of training seminars and conferences for others

Mentor band 4 assistant psychologists and provide induction support to these roles.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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.