Assistant Psychologist

Priory Healthcare

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Job summary

The Therapy Services at Kemple View aim to provide bespoke and individualised treatment pathways for patients with complex mental health, recovery needs and risk profiles. The services include Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and education for adult males detained in either our Low Secure or Recovery and Rehabilitation settings. Therapy services staff work together as part of identified Multi-Disciplinary Teams with our nursing and medical colleagues, using positive psychology approaches with patients that aim to motivate, engage, develop and practice skills to achieve life goals and promote long term change to progress through the identified care pathways. Bespoke and specialised psychological interventions and treatment pathways form a major part of the treatment provision.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Assistant Psychologists to join our newly expanding Psychology team and help our "outstanding" service continue to develop. Working alongside an established team of experienced Forensic Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists in Training, Assistant Psychologists and a Specialist Practitioner, these roles will enable the successful applicants to receive specialist training, experience of all aspects of the psychology service, and supervision.

About us

The team consists of experienced qualified psychologists, Forensic Psychologists in training, Specialist Practitioner and Assistant Psychologists. Our Psychologists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work to provide high quality care. Kemple View provides treatment across both Low Secure and Rehabilitation and Recovery services. The teams work with men with complex mental health needs, including Mental Illnesses, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Communication disorders and elderly care needs. The service aspires to be trauma informed in everything we do.

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-24-assistpsy

Job locations

Kemple View Psychiatric Services

Longsight Road

Langho

Blackburn

BB6 8AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will get opportunities to develop their knowledge of psychological assessment, trauma informed approaches, bespoke treatment interventions and systemic work, face to face groupwork and some elements of individual work, and to assist with the provision of a comprehensive psychological service for complex adult men with significant mental health needs.

You would also have the opportunity to work within the Occupational Therapy and Social Work departments, as part of the wider work of Therapy Services, and Kemple View as a whole.

One of the posts will primarily focus on working with men with sexually problematic behaviours, including offending. This is an exciting and unique post, and as such specific training and specialist supervision will be provided.

This post requires applicants to work positively as part of a team, and to engage positively in all aspects of supervision and reflective practice. A high standard of communication skills, including written skills are essential. An enthusiastic, warm and empathic interpersonal style is also essential. A Masters degree in Psychology would be an advantage, as would experience of working in a related setting(s).

These posts would also suit anyone wishing to gain relevant experience in order to pursue a career as a Psychologist, or associated Therapist.

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will get opportunities to develop their knowledge of psychological assessment, trauma informed approaches, bespoke treatment interventions and systemic work, face to face groupwork and some elements of individual work, and to assist with the provision of a comprehensive psychological service for complex adult men with significant mental health needs.

You would also have the opportunity to work within the Occupational Therapy and Social Work departments, as part of the wider work of Therapy Services, and Kemple View as a whole.

One of the posts will primarily focus on working with men with sexually problematic behaviours, including offending. This is an exciting and unique post, and as such specific training and specialist supervision will be provided.

This post requires applicants to work positively as part of a team, and to engage positively in all aspects of supervision and reflective practice. A high standard of communication skills, including written skills are essential. An enthusiastic, warm and empathic interpersonal style is also essential. A Masters degree in Psychology would be an advantage, as would experience of working in a related setting(s).

These posts would also suit anyone wishing to gain relevant experience in order to pursue a career as a Psychologist, or associated Therapist.

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • A Masters degree in Psychology would be an advantage
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • A Masters degree in Psychology would be an advantage

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Kemple View Psychiatric Services

Longsight Road

Langho

Blackburn

BB6 8AD


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Kemple View Psychiatric Services

Longsight Road

Langho

Blackburn

BB6 8AD


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Therapy Services

Kate Jennings

KateJennings@priorygroup.com

Date posted

09 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-24-assistpsy

Job locations

Kemple View Psychiatric Services

Longsight Road

Langho

Blackburn

BB6 8AD


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