Remote Assistant Psychologist - NHS Talking Therapies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you like:

• To work for an award-winning specialist healthcare company that is dedicated on improving and delivering services rather than delivering the same for less?
• Outstanding personal development and CPD opportunities?
• Flexibility that enables you to balance your work life and personal commitments?

If you answered yes to the above Vita Health Group is your perfect next employer!

We are looking to recruit a small team of motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to work remotely as part of the Integrated Support Team, providing psychological support to adults of working age who are experiencing common mental health problems within the Talking Therapies services. The role will involve assisting in the delivery of clinician-led interventions (such as psycho-educational courses) and the delivery (under close supervision) of discrete interventions to support individuals waiting for therapy. The postholder will be able to support the Talking Therapies service in meeting the needs of the diverse local population and will work within VHGs equality, diversity and inclusion framework. They will work under the guidance and close supervision of the Integrated Support Team Lead.

Are you a passionate Assistant Psychologist, can you demonstrate?

• A 2:1 (or higher) BSc (Hons) Psychology degree
• Completion of a BPS accredited course giving you eligibility to join the BPS as a graduate member
• Knowledge of mental health problems and their impact on psycho-social functioning
• Experience of working with clinical populations under close supervision
• The ability to work well within teams as well as independently
• The ability to establish and foster strong therapeutic alliances with patients
• Excellent communication skills
• IT skills - Microsoft Office/Patient record systems

To achieve our ultimate aim of making people better we recognise importance and benefits of investing in our team. We provide:

• Focus of staff wellbeing through, events, staff events, wellbeing champions and initiatives
• Flexible approach to working through remote and homeworking options
• Day to day clinical support and leadership
• Regular clinical supervision
• Ongoing continual professional development opportunities
• Individual CPD and development plans
• Opportunities for High Intensity training or Senior PWP Roles as part of longer-term career development
• A friendly and supportive work environment with an overall culture of energy, solution focus and excellence in both our service delivery and support to our team

Vita Health Group is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 30 years experience delivering best in class physical and mental health services across corporate, NHS and private patients.

We comprise of three leading UK healthcare providers, each with their own great reputation within the healthcare industry; RehabWorks, Workplace Wellness and Crystal Palace Physio Group.

Essential:

• 2:1 BSc (Hons) Psychology degree
• Eligibility to join the BPS as a graduate member
• Experience of working with a clinical population & co-facilitating groups

Desirable:

• Skills and experience of using CBT techniques
• Experience of co-facilitating group-based interventions
• Experience of working in an IAPT setting

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.

We are physical and mental health specialists with over 30 years of experience. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of making people better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here:https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/

To progress your skills and enable career development we provide Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. To support this we have a dedicated team of EDI specialists and run a range of active in-house diversity networks.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce, to ensure we are representative of the communities we serve at all levels. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of lived experience.

We are committed to equitably support the wellbeing of all employees as demonstrated by:

• Our association with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.
• Our status as a Disability Confident Employer dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• The provision of access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues which includes a team of trained Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you might need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will arrange.

VHG is committed to supporting transgender individuals with dignity and recognises the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vita Health Group

Address

Remote

IP33 1LA

Employer's website

https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)