Job summary
Following the current post-holder securing a place on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training, we have an opportunity for an organised, motivated and team-focused graduate psychologist to join our team of psychologists in West Essex. This post will be based with the Epping Forest Adult Specialist Mental Health Service with the base at Rectory Lane Health Centre, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 3RW. This is an interesting and diverse role which will provide you with a broad range of experience and good learning opportunities. .
****Please note this vacancy will close early if a high volume of applications are received****
Main duties of the job
The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with all parts of the psychology service, including individual and group assessments and treatment, administrative and organisational tasks, and with audit and service evaluation.
Our Adult Community Psychology team provide specialist assessments, individual and group-based psychological interventions for service users aged from 18 upwards who present with moderate to severe mental health problems . Psychologists in the team also provide trauma-informed consultation, training and supervision to their multi-disciplinary colleagues, and you will provide support in all aspects of this when necessary. The psychologists in the teams have specialist skills and training including CBT, CAT and EMDR, and are very supportive of on-going training and development for Assistant Psychologists.
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
To support the work of the psychologists and other professionals working in the Specialist Adult Mental Health Team, including the delivery of psychoeducational groups, and individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy informed work. You will have opportunities to support the psychological care of clients following a pathway of care from assessment to psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified/senior professional psychologist. This will be in accordance with a plan agreed with the qualified/senior psychologist and within the overall framework of the Trusts policies and procedures. This will be through both direct and indirect work.
You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the work of the psychologists and other professionals working in the Specialist Adult Mental Health Team, including the delivery of psychoeducational groups, and individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy informed work. You will have opportunities to support the psychological care of clients following a pathway of care from assessment to psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified/senior professional psychologist. This will be in accordance with a plan agreed with the qualified/senior psychologist and within the overall framework of the Trusts policies and procedures. This will be through both direct and indirect work.
You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further PG qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology/mental health practice/research design and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health care systems, including primary, secondary and tertiary care
- Knowledge of CBT and its application in clinical settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of an AP role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with moderate to severe mental health issues
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to empathise with service users, including those who present with challenging needs
- Ability to travel independently to sites within West Essex
Desirable
- Own car and current licence to drive in UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
Desirable
- Further PG qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology/mental health practice/research design and analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health care systems, including primary, secondary and tertiary care
- Knowledge of CBT and its application in clinical settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of an AP role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with moderate to severe mental health issues
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or health care sector
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to empathise with service users, including those who present with challenging needs
- Ability to travel independently to sites within West Essex
Desirable
- Own car and current licence to drive in UK
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rectory Lane Health Centre
Rectory Lane
Loughton
IG10 3RW
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
