Job summary
The Derbyshire Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS) welcomes applications for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist (1.0 WTE).
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
It is a rare opportunity to be part of a new psychologically informed service for women who present with mental health needs following loss/trauma during the perinatal period (miscarriage, termination, birth trauma, still birth, neonatal death, tokophobia).
The MMHS, which is part of a national pilot scheme, covers the Royal Derby and Chesterfield Hospitals.
The assistant will work across both sites to support the team.
As a new service, we are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who is confident working independently and who can show initiative.
You will work directly under the clinical supervision of one of the Clinical Psychologists in the team.
The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1, or an equivalent qualification conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.
Main duties of the job
If appointed, you will join a team of passionate and experienced psychologists and specialist midwives to assist in formalising the referral pathways, outcome measures, assessment, and treatment protocols for the service.
The post holder will support the team in providing a trauma informed service, which includes:
- The designing and running of groups.
- Assisting in the provision of trauma informed care teaching and support to various teams linked with the service.
- Supporting the team with initial assessments.
- Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation focussing on the outcomes of the team's clinical work.
- Carrying out literature reviews.
- Designing and managing databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation/audit
- Liaising and working with 3rd sector organisations to assist the service in its co-production, including running focus group with clients.
- Designing leaflets and posters to assist with service promotion.
About us
The MMHS sits within the Perinatal Mental Health Service and is closely linked with maternity services within the two acute hospital trusts across Derbyshire.
The MMHS will consist of a Consultant Psychologist, 3 Clinical Psychologists, 3 specialist midwives, an assistant psychologist, a peer support worker, a project manager, and an administrator.
There is a strong psychology department within the Trust which facilitates regular specialized supervision (dissociation, EMDR, CFT), leads on the development of trauma informed training and pathways, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.
There is a national MMHS assistants' group for peer support.
DHCFT is incredibly supportive of their work force and have gone above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported during the pandemic.
The successful candidate will be greeted by a compassionate team and glorious countryside.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist at Band 4 or equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit. An awareness of loss and trauma informed care would be an advantage.
You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.
The post is based in Derby/Chesterfield and the ability to travel between these two sites is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist at Band 4 or equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit. An awareness of loss and trauma informed care would be an advantage.
You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.
The post is based in Derby/Chesterfield and the ability to travel between these two sites is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role
Desirable
- Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
- Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties
- Experience of working with perinatal mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with grief / trauma
- Previous experience of working within NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
- Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
- Ability to process data
Desirable
- Use of Microsoft excel, SPSS, Studio R
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health
- Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
- Knowledge of working with cognitive difficulties / learning needs
- Knowledge of mental health difficulties
Personal
Essential
- Able to work sensitively in complex situations
- Willingness and motivation to learn
Other
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements
- Ability to maintain professional standards and guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role
Desirable
- Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
- Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties
- Experience of working with perinatal mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with grief / trauma
- Previous experience of working within NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
- Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
- Ability to process data
Desirable
- Use of Microsoft excel, SPSS, Studio R
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health
- Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
- Knowledge of working with cognitive difficulties / learning needs
- Knowledge of mental health difficulties
Personal
Essential
- Able to work sensitively in complex situations
- Willingness and motivation to learn
Other
Essential
- Able to meet travel requirements
- Ability to maintain professional standards and guidelines
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).
