Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and passionate assistant psychologist, to work with those who are in the process of, or having recently, transitioned out of secure care to live in the community.
This is a full time post based in the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
We welcome applications from those with a good first degree in psychology (with BPS accreditation) and some experiences of contact with those with mental health difficulties and/or those in contact with forensic services/the criminal justice system.
Applicants would be expected to have a good understanding of psychology theory and looking to develop their skills in applications of theory into practice.
The post holder will be an assistant psychologist who will support the psychology provision for the SCFT. They will become a key member of the SCFT Multi-disciplinary team, and will assist in the provision of high quality, psychologically informed, risk aware care for a cohort of patients with complex forensic mental health needs.
The team office is based in Fromeside, Bristol with the plan for the team to access other community bases going forward. There is an expected element of travel within the role.
To find out more about the SCFT and this role please do contact us and speak to a member of the team.
Main duties of the job
Key role responsibilities will include:
Assist in the provision of psychological interventions for patients actively under the care management of the SCFT
Assist in the delivery of tiered levels of psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for the SCFT caseload, appropriate to experience and under supervision
Autonomous work within professional guidelines Utilising research skills to assist in audit, policy, and service development.
Assist in the delivery of psychology-based training to the MDT as identified.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To support the Practitioner Psychologists within the community. Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer range of high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To take a significant degree of responsibility for the administration and scoring of such assessments. To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff. To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams. To work with a significant level of autonomy to prepare, deliver and review psychological work and to represent a psychological view to multidisciplinary professional. To work with service users who may be acutely distressed and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times. To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.TEACHING AND TRAINING To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise. To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.RESEARCH AND AUDIT Where required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required. Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews. PROFESSIONAL To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust. To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist. To participate in individual, group and peer supervision. To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate. To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE1. To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. 2. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.3. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. 4. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. GENERAL1. To assist in the production of resources and materials used by the service2. To assist with the general running of the Team/Service eg minuting department meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL To support the Practitioner Psychologists within the community. Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups. Where required, to offer range of high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To take a significant degree of responsibility for the administration and scoring of such assessments. To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff. To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams. To work with a significant level of autonomy to prepare, deliver and review psychological work and to represent a psychological view to multidisciplinary professional. To work with service users who may be acutely distressed and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times. To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.TEACHING AND TRAINING To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise. To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.RESEARCH AND AUDIT Where required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required. Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews. PROFESSIONAL To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate. To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust. To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist. To participate in individual, group and peer supervision. To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate. To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE1. To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service. 2. To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.3. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared. 4. To promote the use of effective interventions in the service. GENERAL1. To assist in the production of resources and materials used by the service2. To assist with the general running of the Team/Service eg minuting department meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BPS Recognised Psychology degree
Desirable
- Further training in psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Worked as Assistant Psychologist or equivalent
- Understanding of common mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Experience of working with a range of clients
- Experience of Audit or research
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working within forensic population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BPS Recognised Psychology degree
Desirable
- Further training in psychological therapy
Experience
Essential
- Worked as Assistant Psychologist or equivalent
- Understanding of common mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Experience of working with a range of clients
- Experience of Audit or research
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of working within forensic population
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.
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