Job summary
Trafford Extended Service (TES) has a vacancy for an experienced Assistant Clinical Psychologist to work alongside our established Multi-disciplinary team. The team includes a number of other Assistant Psychologists also, so provides good peer support. Trafford Extended Service (TES) provides an assessment and post-diagnostic service to people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (without Learning Disabilities) and an assessment and treatment service for people with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder. TES is part of Manchester central and city wide services which provides integrated mental health and social care services, community-based and in patient.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. These include assessments (primarily those used in the diagnosis of adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions and assessment for ADHD), direct clinical work (including group work), report writing, assisting in projects and data collection. There are opportunities to gain a broad range of experience and to develop clinical and teaching skills.
The successful candidate will work within the Autism Spectrum Diagnostic and ADHD pathways, with qualified staff in their clinical and administrative duties. As the job involves working with patients in a specialist context, essential requirements for the post include: previous Assistant Psychologist experience; experience of working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and knowledge of ADHD; a good degree in psychology (upper second-class honours degree or above); a high level of communication skills; capacity to work productively in a demanding environment; and an ability to accept and use supervision appropriately. Desirable qualities include previous experience of work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities, teaching, training and research evaluation, including the application of statistical packages.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than109locations.
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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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
- Upper class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with ASC
- Previous experience as a paid clinical psychologist
Desirable
- Work with people with mental health problems and / or other disabilities
- Experience of paid work within an MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with ASC
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with adult ADHD
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with other mental health problems or disabilities
- Understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- Experience of using microcomputers for databases or data analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
Other Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Upper class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with ASC
- Previous experience as a paid clinical psychologist
Desirable
- Work with people with mental health problems and / or other disabilities
- Experience of paid work within an MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with ASC
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with adult ADHD
- Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with other mental health problems or disabilities
- Understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- Experience of using microcomputers for databases or data analysis, especially SPSS for Windows
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
Other Requirements
Essential
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).
