Job summary
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.
We value our employees and put people first. As a Global Digital Exemplar, we will provide you with an excellent working environment that has just been recognised as having a 'Good' rating overall, being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'
Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
- Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Psychologist, the Assistant will learn and apply social and developmental assessment procedures; carry out routine aspects of treatment, counselling, and training; and assist with research projects.
- Participate in case conferences and meetings necessary to carry out the above.
- Work within and alongside a wide multi-disciplinary team.
- Contribute generally to the maintenance and development of the Psychological Service for People with Learning Disabilities.
Applicants for this post would normally have an approved degree in Psychology and qualify for the graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and reliable person to work as an Assistant Psychologist in the Psychological Service for People with Learning Disabilities. The role is a fixed term 12 month contract, based in Reading (with travel across Berkshire).
If you share our passion for people and the dedication to excel, wed love to hear from you.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call the Psychology Service: 0118 9047187 or email Dr Sarah Walden, Consultant Clinical Psychologist sarah.walden@berkshire.nhs.uk or Dr Kate Ferrara, Principal Clinical Psychologist kate.ferrara@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
In addition to a competitive salary, as a valued member of our team, you will receive generous annual leave, have access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (available to all permanent staff over the age of 21), support with childcare and, as a respected member of the NHS, discounts from high street retailers and restaurants.
Wed love to welcome you to our warm, friendly team, who want to help you to make your career reflect your ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and reliable person to work as an Assistant Psychologist in the Psychological Service for People with Learning Disabilities. The role is a fixed term 12 month contract, based in Reading (with travel across Berkshire).
If you share our passion for people and the dedication to excel, wed love to hear from you.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call the Psychology Service: 0118 9047187 or email Dr Sarah Walden, Consultant Clinical Psychologist sarah.walden@berkshire.nhs.uk or Dr Kate Ferrara, Principal Clinical Psychologist kate.ferrara@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
In addition to a competitive salary, as a valued member of our team, you will receive generous annual leave, have access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (available to all permanent staff over the age of 21), support with childcare and, as a respected member of the NHS, discounts from high street retailers and restaurants.
Wed love to welcome you to our warm, friendly team, who want to help you to make your career reflect your ambitions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An Upper Second class (2:1) Honours Degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience working - full-time equivalent with people with psychological problems/mental health problems/behaviour that would be considered challenging and/or other disabilities
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An Upper Second class (2:1) Honours Degree or higher in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Previous Experience
Desirable
- At least 6 months experience working - full-time equivalent with people with psychological problems/mental health problems/behaviour that would be considered challenging and/or other disabilities
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
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).
