Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work with people who are at risk of developing psychosis in the North East At Risk Mental State (ARMS) team. The team provides psychological interventions to young people (14-35 years old) with a view to preventing a transition to psychosis. The role is based in North East Essex, working across the Colchester and Tendring areas.
The successful candidate will join the service at an exciting time as we have recently launched. You will be joining a small team which sits under the umbrella of a larger Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team.
As an Assistant Psychologist, you would work to support and enhance the clinical and psychological care of clients. There will be the opportunity for assisting in individual, family and group interventions, consultation, and staff training under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
You will also play a key role in clinically related administration, such as booking clinics, audits and service evaluations. There is scope for development of clinical research projects, teaching and project work.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Dr Jenny Wardman-Browne, Clinical Psychologist (Jennifer.wardman-browne@nhs.net) or Dr Claire Wheeler, Principal Clinical Psychologist (claire.wheeler5@nhs.net)
Please be advised that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement early should we receive a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with a varied range of tasks. You will support and enhance the professional psychological care of adults and young people who are at risk of psychosis, supporting psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a Clinical psychologist, according to a plan agreed within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures. This will be through both direct and indirect work.
Depending on experience, the responsibilities of the job will involve assisting in completing complex assessments, (including structured interviews and psychometrics) and communicating the outcome of these to clients, team colleagues and other professionals. It will involve delivering individual or group interventions for clients and/or their loved ones, and supporting service-user involvement or carer groups. It will involve supporting a range of wider projects in collaboration with service users, community organisations, education providers and mental health colleagues across a range of services. You will offer support to the wider psychological team in organisational tasks, audits and service evaluation.
Supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities for continuing professional development, including attendance at training events and team case discussions.
For further details please see the Job Description.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Our Service:
The ARMS team is under the umbrella of the existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. You will be supporting young people aged 14- 35 who are at risk of developing psychosis and may present with other associated mental health difficulties.
Our EIP teams across the trust provide specialist services for people aged 14 65 years old who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. We support people and their families through what can be a difficult and confusing time; helping them to make sense of what is happening, feel more in control, and work towards their goals.
There are further ARMS teams in various stages of development across Essex, with variations in service design and delivery according to local needs.
The post holder will be required to work across the North Essex locality including the Colchester, Clacton and Harwich areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Our Service:
The ARMS team is under the umbrella of the existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. You will be supporting young people aged 14- 35 who are at risk of developing psychosis and may present with other associated mental health difficulties.
Our EIP teams across the trust provide specialist services for people aged 14 65 years old who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. We support people and their families through what can be a difficult and confusing time; helping them to make sense of what is happening, feel more in control, and work towards their goals.
There are further ARMS teams in various stages of development across Essex, with variations in service design and delivery according to local needs.
The post holder will be required to work across the North Essex locality including the Colchester, Clacton and Harwich areas.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research (2)
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, internally and externally
- Ability to demonstrate a level of innovation and creativity in the working environment , and to adapt to change when required
- Experience of working with psychosis or equivalent setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector
- Experience of working in the Mental Health environment
- Experience in contributing to service development and/or audit reporting
- Ability to reflect on experiences personally and professionally
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research (2)
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, internally and externally
- Ability to demonstrate a level of innovation and creativity in the working environment , and to adapt to change when required
- Experience of working with psychosis or equivalent setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector
- Experience of working in the Mental Health environment
- Experience in contributing to service development and/or audit reporting
- Ability to reflect on experiences personally and professionally
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).
