Job summary
Are you keen to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology and looking to develop the skills and knowledge required for applying to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology? An exciting opportunity has arisen for two fixed term Assistant Psychologist Internships to gain experience in clinical and research roles within Greater Manchester Mental Health services. The successful applicants will support the psychology service within Meadowbrook mental health unit and be involved in a ground-breaking project across Greater Manchester considering older people who experience eating disorders.
Data suggests that the ethnic diversity of undergraduate university psychology degree courses better reflects the ethnic diversity of the population in Greater Manchester (21.3%) as opposed to the Clinical Psychology workforce (9.6%).One reason is the experience required to gain entry to programmes like the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Many graduates find that they have no option but to take on unpaid placement experience and this has contributed to the disproportionate disadvantage for certain groups. As part of a collaboration with NHS England Education, Workforce and Training, we are offering two paid internship opportunities for ethnically diverse aspiring clinical psychologists who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged by volunteering schemes.These are time-limited internship opportunities of 1 year that intend to minimise and overcome that disadvantage.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the psychological service provision within the inpatient or community later life services in Manchester. This will involve, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, completing assessments, psychological formulations and interventions with service users, their families and staff. They will co-facilitate psychologically informed groups with colleagues. The successful applicants may be involved in service development and audit relating to the Psychology service.
This split post involving research work in older adult services alongside clinical inpatient or community work will allow skill development in project design and implementation as well as data analysis, report writing and dissemination, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
We are happy to consider and discuss flexible working arrangements
We would encourage interested candidates to contact us for informal discussion about the role.
Dr Uzma Meraj, Clinical Psychologist, 0161 271 0038, Uzma.Meraj@gmmh.nhs.uk
Dr Sophie Jeffery, Principal Clinical Psychologist, 0161 271 0038, Sophie.jeffery@gmmh.nhs.uk
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and responsibilities of the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early to applications once a certain amount of applications have been received.
Staff benefits:
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and responsibilities of the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early to applications once a certain amount of applications have been received.
Staff benefits:
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people (including voluntary experience or placements)
- Experience of working under supervision and liaising with others
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of using assessment and formulation skills
- Experience of delivering training or presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An understanding of psychology applied to mental health care.
- Knowledge of engagement approaches and clinical assessment skills required for presentations of people with mental health problems
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk assessment and formulation
- Knowledge of legislation and good practice guidelines relevant to service area
- Knowledge of research, evaluation and audit methodology
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills both written and verbal including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to produce clinical and project related reports under supervision to a high standard
Desirable
- Ability to utilise programmes such as Excel to collate and analyse data.
Other
Essential
- Be an ethnically diverse aspiring clinical psychologists who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged by volunteering schemes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people (including voluntary experience or placements)
- Experience of working under supervision and liaising with others
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of using assessment and formulation skills
- Experience of delivering training or presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An understanding of psychology applied to mental health care.
- Knowledge of engagement approaches and clinical assessment skills required for presentations of people with mental health problems
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk assessment and formulation
- Knowledge of legislation and good practice guidelines relevant to service area
- Knowledge of research, evaluation and audit methodology
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills both written and verbal including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to produce clinical and project related reports under supervision to a high standard
Desirable
- Ability to utilise programmes such as Excel to collate and analyse data.
Other
Essential
- Be an ethnically diverse aspiring clinical psychologists who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged by volunteering schemes.
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).
