Job summary
We are excited to announce that we have been awarded funding from Health Education England to offer assistant psychologist positions to aspiring clinical psychologists. We are committed to increasing diversity in clinical psychology, therefore we particularly welcome applications from people from backgrounds that are currently under represented in the profession.
There are seven part time posts (0.6 WTE) that are fixed term for 6 months, details of which can be found within the attached Psychology and Psychological Therapies Assistant Psychologist Recruitment Brochure.
If you have a preference for one of the particular posts, please indicate this in your personal statement.
There will be further opportunities to apply for Assistant Psychologist roles under this funding scheme in late 2021 to commence in January 2022.
We look forward to receiving your application, please do contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss the programme further: ppt@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Assistant psychologist role descriptions are described in detail in the Psychology & Psychological Therapies Assistant Psychologist Recruitment brochure. If you have a preference for one of the particular posts, please indicate this on your personal statement.
About us
Sussex Partnership is a fantastic Trust to work for and psychology is highly valued. Our teams are welcoming and enthusiastic about providing the best possible care for people who access our services. Sussex is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant urban communities, rural areas and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs. The Trust has recently been rated by the CQC as Good overall and Outstanding for care.
We are committed to supporting you on your journey to becoming a clinical psychologist. Supervision and wider professional support will be offered to all successful candidates. A specialised induction programme is also available and successful applicants will also be able to attend training that is offering at the Trust.
We will be offering a centralised recruitment process where candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a single interview. Successful candidates will then be offered a post based on their preferences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assistant psychologists working activities will correspond with the generic job description. However, exact tasks will vary depending on the specific role, as indicated in the role descriptions contained in the brochure.
Assistant Psychologists will support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assistant psychologists working activities will correspond with the generic job description. However, exact tasks will vary depending on the specific role, as indicated in the role descriptions contained in the brochure.
Assistant Psychologists will support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Able to be flexible and cope with multiple demands
Desirable
- Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under represented within Clinical Psychology
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate support for values and beliefs of the trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Able to be flexible and cope with multiple demands
Desirable
- Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under represented within Clinical Psychology
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate support for values and beliefs of the trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
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).
