Job summary
"I still love a Monday, this is what I was meant to do"- a recent comment made by a team member to one of the directors within TEWV.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Huntington House, Monks Cross, York to work with older people with mental health needs within the community setting and to contribute to service development. The North East Community Mental Health Team covers a broad geographical area including urban and rural areas such as York, Easingwold, Pocklington and surrounding areas. This is a full-time position over a 12-month fixed term contract.The successful applicant must have a good honours degree in psychology and previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist. The post holder will need to have experiences of working people with mental health difficulties and, ideally, working therapeutically with older people. The post holder will need to demonstrate passion for involving service users in their care an ability to ensure compassionate approach is used, even in stressful or challenging situations.We are a very empathetic and supportive team who prioritise wellbeing and developmental opportunities to progress. We maintain good staff retention and have had staff members return to the team due to their positive experience of being in the team. Alongside this we are creative with our resources and cultivate an enjoyable working environment and hold regular social events.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the two Clinical Psychologists in the team, primarily helping to provide trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation and low-intensity psychological wellbeing interventions to individuals with organic and/or functional difficulties and their carers.
The post-holder will be a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, working autonomously where appropriate and liaising directly with service users, families, carers and other key stakeholders and agencies. You would contribute directly multi-disciplinary meetings and clinical decision making and specifically to the development of trauma-informed low intensity wellbeing psychological interventions and safety planning.
There also may be opportunities to develop groups to support service users' wellbeing as well as supporting neuropsychological assessments. The post holder will assist training, audit and research and service development projects as part of service priorities and objectives for the year.
About us
The vacancy is based at Monks Cross, Huntington, York. The team are committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to older adults. There is an identified need to offer flexible support to our other community teams within our locality. It is imperative that the successful candidate has a flexible proactive approach to their person-centred practice.Psychological Professions (PP) have a strong and positive reputation within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust for leading the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, supporting organisational change and staff well-being initiatives, and embedding research and outcome measures, within recovery and person-centred care philosophies. Locally, we have an established clinical and professional leadership structure and provide excellent opportunities for regular clinical and peer supervision and CPD.The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan 2019/20 - 2023/24 set out that the NHS will develop new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. A new community-based offer will include access to psychological therapies, improved physical health care, employment support, personalised and trauma informed care, medicines management and support for self-harm and coexisting substance use. As a result, working in partnership with Primary Care and VCSE partners in local communities will be essential to meet the needs of service users, their carers and families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional informal enquiries: Laura Sweeney (Clinical Psychologist) - available by 01904 556704/07770796991.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional informal enquiries: Laura Sweeney (Clinical Psychologist) - available by 01904 556704/07770796991.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a psychology assistant.
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working with patients who present with high levels of risk.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service.
- Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of clients and in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a psychology assistant.
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working with patients who present with high levels of risk.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service.
- Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of clients and in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
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).
