Assistant Psychologist - Older People's Day Service
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to work within the Older People's Day Service, to help provide, support, and develop the therapeutic group offer to people who present with mental health difficulties or are diagnosed with dementia, under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists.
We hope to recruit someone with good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, who can effectively engage with people who use our services, their family members and carers, and our colleagues within the Day Service and wider services.
Applications
To help us with the short-listing process, we request that applicants write a short piece (500 words max) answering the following question:
"In your opinion, what are some of the challenges that older people face in accessing mental health services?"
Applicants are asked to include this in their application in the supporting information section, under a heading, "Access to MH services".
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY SUBJECT TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ASAP
We are looking for a 'team player', who has good interpersonal and communication skills, who will be able to effectively engage with service users, their families and carers, colleagues within the Clinical Psychology team, and multi-disciplinary colleagues within the Older People's Mental Health Division.
We expect that the post holder will have had previous experience working within a formal care setting, and experience working with older people and people with mental health difficulties is desirable.
The main base will be the Dovedale Day Service in Derby, but a service is provided across the south of Derbyshire, so there will be a requirement to travel to different bases.
We anticipate that the post holder will have had previous experience within a care setting and/or the NHS.
About us
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working with older people.
Our Psychology Service has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust's development of trauma-informed approaches.
There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD.
We have strong links with local Clinical Psychology Training Courses, provide regular placements and teaching, and have a good track record of supporting those who want to pursue Clinical Psychology training to develop their skills and successfully apply to a course.
Date posted
25 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
383-OPC-2749-23
Job locations
Dovedale Day Service
London Road
Derby
DE1 2XX
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dovedale Day Service
London Road
Derby
DE1 2XX
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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