Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

This post involves working within the Multi-Disciplinary Team under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologists leading and working within Forensic CAMHS North West (NHS England). The post-holder will be based at Prestwich (Gardener Unit); however will be expected to travel to other sites as required for direct assessments.

The post holder will work within the FCAMHS team, providing a multi-disciplinary, trauma informed service including providing telephone advice, consultation, direct assessment, psychological assessment, formulation and intervention alongside research and service evaluation for clinical services.

The post holder will be expected to create and manage databases, develop new systems as required, analyse information and present results to the clinical team. The post holder will also be expected to assist the qualified Clinical Psychologists in the preparation, instigation and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks.

The post holder will assist in the gathering and checking of data regarding KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) on the appropriate database and liaising with service managers.. The post holder will also be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly reports regarding outcome data for service leads to consider and share wider with commissioners and evaluators.

Main duties of the job

Under supervision, the post holder will be expected to assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in implementing psychological interventions. This will include using a variety of assessment procedures to develop a formulation with young people and the staff who care for them, undertaking interventions with young people and evaluating interventions and the service as a whole. In undertaking these duties, the post holder will be expected to communicate sensitive information with children, carers and families and professionals both verbally and in writing.

The post holder will be expected to assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in undertaking teaching and training. This will include the production of relevant literature and contributing to training initiatives under supervision.

The post holder will also assist clinical psychologists in undertaking clinical research. This will include undertaking literature searches relevant to particular projects and the preparation and presentation of summaries and reports.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

FCAMHS NW Gardener Unit

Prestwich Hospital

Greater Manchester

M25 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

FCAMHS NW Gardener Unit

Prestwich Hospital

Greater Manchester

M25 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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