Assistant Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Psychologist to work into our Home Engagement and Rehabilitation Team (HEART). HEART was set up with the aim of reducing reliance on mental health inpatient units, by providing community rehabilitation support to service users with complex mental health and support needs. The team provides intensive support to these service users throughout the hospital discharge process and beyond, to help those who would have otherwise struggled to move back into the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a recovery-focused team. The successful individual will receive regular supervision from a Qualified Psychologist and will also have the opportunity to meet for regular peer supervision with the other Assistant Psychologists in the Rehabilitation Division.

Main duties of the job

The successful individual will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a Qualified Psychologist. These include assessments, direct clinical work (including individual, family and group work), report writing, attending meetings, assisting with data collection, taking a lead role regarding outcome measures and supporting with service development projects. The postholder will also support with preparation for and contribution to regular team psychological formulation and reflective practice sessions.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6720986

Job locations

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2:1 or above in BPS accredited Psychology degree

Desirable

  • Other postgraduate study or evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people with complex mental health needs

Desirable

  • Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2:1 or above in BPS accredited Psychology degree

Desirable

  • Other postgraduate study or evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people with complex mental health needs

Desirable

  • Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Counselling Psychologist

Emma Mallace

emma.mallace@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6720986

Job locations

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ


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