Job summary
We have 2 vacant Assistant Psychologist posts in our Living Well Short-term Offer. These roles focus on the delivery of effective interventions for people with Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) in our Living Well Short-term offer. We are looking to provide 0.9 whole time equivalent (33.75h per week) across the High Peak and Dales Living Well teams and 1.0 whole time equivalent (37.5h per week) in the Northeast Derbyshire and Chesterfield Living Well teams (more hours may become available).
These posts are in variouslocations across Derbyshire including: Killamarsh, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Buxton, Matlock and Ashbourne. Please only apply once, locations will be discussed further at interview.
Main duties of the job
In the ERP we work with people with complex emotional needs (CEN) who often (though not always) have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.
The role offers opportunities to develop clinical intervention skills, gain experience in specialist and generic service models and develop clinical, audit and research skills.
You will improve the care of people with CEN by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently according to a plan agreed by your supervisor and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. You will enhance other colleagues' understanding and awareness of psychological functioning, the impact of trauma and effective treatments. You will be involved in the delivery of the Managing Emotions Programme groupwork and Structured Psychological Support individual program.
The role also includes evaluation, collection of statistics, development of research projects and project work as discussed and agreed with your clinical supervisor and line manager.
We are looking for individuals who show compassion and genuine warmth and are enthusiastic and appreciative of the challenges of working with people with complex needs and relational challenges. You will be committed to co-production and multidisciplinary team working, have excellent relationship building skills and be capable of managing varied work demands.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts will support and enhance the psychological care of people with Complex Emotional Needs within the Community Living Well Team by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently according to a plan agreed by your supervisor and within the services policies and procedures.
You will be involved in the delivery of our Managing Emotions Programme groupwork and Structured Psychological Support individual program. The role also includes work with family and carers, audits, collection of statistics, research projects and project work, as discussed and agreed with your clinical supervisor and line manager.
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Psychologist - ERP short-term offer
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Principal Clinical Psychologist Emotion Regulation Pathway
REPORTS TO:
Clinical Lead Living Well Complex Emotional Needs Team
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Delivery of psychological assessments, formulation and treatment
GRADE:
Band 5
BASE:
Variable.
LIAISES WITH:
Clinical Psychologists and other disciplines and agencies involved in the care of those receiving Clinical Psychology and Living Well services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts will support and enhance the psychological care of people with Complex Emotional Needs within the Community Living Well Team by providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently according to a plan agreed by your supervisor and within the services policies and procedures.
You will be involved in the delivery of our Managing Emotions Programme groupwork and Structured Psychological Support individual program. The role also includes work with family and carers, audits, collection of statistics, research projects and project work, as discussed and agreed with your clinical supervisor and line manager.
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Psychologist - ERP short-term offer
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Principal Clinical Psychologist Emotion Regulation Pathway
REPORTS TO:
Clinical Lead Living Well Complex Emotional Needs Team
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Delivery of psychological assessments, formulation and treatment
GRADE:
Band 5
BASE:
Variable.
LIAISES WITH:
Clinical Psychologists and other disciplines and agencies involved in the care of those receiving Clinical Psychology and Living Well services.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology (MSc / MA / diploma etc)
- Graduate membership of the BPS
- Attended training in a psychological therapeutic approach (e.g. DBT skills)
- Training in trauma informed care - trauma-related therapeutic approach
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working therapeutically with people experiencing mental health problems
- Experience of delivering individual psychological assessments / formulations / interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in an adult mental health setting
- Experience of supporting the development of clinical groups or workshops
- Experience of working therapeutically with people with complex emotional needs
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
Desirable
- Post Graduate studies in relevant applied psychology (MSc / MA / diploma etc)
- Graduate membership of the BPS
- Attended training in a psychological therapeutic approach (e.g. DBT skills)
- Training in trauma informed care - trauma-related therapeutic approach
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working therapeutically with people experiencing mental health problems
- Experience of delivering individual psychological assessments / formulations / interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in an adult mental health setting
- Experience of supporting the development of clinical groups or workshops
- Experience of working therapeutically with people with complex emotional needs
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).
