Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

Base: Monarch House, Queensway Industrial Estate, Arkwright Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AL

This post provides an opportunity to develop core psychological knowledge and skills across the acute adult pathway under the direct supervision of registered psychologists and clinical associate psychologists. The successful applicant will work as part of multi-disciplinary team in the Complex Emotional Needs pathway within a community mental health team

You will be involved in providing psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for people with complex and challenging presentations including co-facilitating group interventions. You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation and research to help shape the continued development of services.

Main duties of the job

We want to recruit a psychology graduate who is interested and passionate about working with people who experience mental health difficulties and may present with challenging behaviours and high levels of distress. The successful applicant will be able to engage positively with clients and their families/carers demonstrating sensitivity and compassion.

• The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives.
• To assist with group work contributing to running therapy groups and evaluating the outcome of sessions.
• To utilise agreed outcome measures/service user feedback to refine and develop service delivery in line with the clinical governance agenda.
• The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a psychological professional.
• The post holder will perform delegated tasks within guidelines provided by the supervisor, receive regular supervision/additional supervision/guidance where required
• The post holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
• To maintain awareness of local resources and self-help materials and the means of their access.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf