We have an opportunity for a skilled, organised, motivated and team-focussed graduate psychologist to join our EIP service in South East Essex on a fixed term contract until September 30th2025. The post will be based in the team base at Rochford Hospital but will require some travel. This is an interesting and diverse role which will provide the successful applicant with a broad experience and good learning opportunities.
The EIP (also known as the First Episode Psychosis (FEP)) service provides a specialist multidisciplinary service to Service Users from the age of 14 upwards presenting with a First Episode of Psychosis. The team comprises Nursing, Social Work, Psychiatry and Psychology and is a small but cohesive and supportive team where psychology is very much valued. There are two qualified psychologists in the team and trainee psychologists as well. We are part of a wider network of EIP teams across the county and have regular contact with them, as well as with other psychology services more locally in South East Essex who all provide support and opportunities for shared learning and CPD.
The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to assist with all parts of the Psychology role, including individual and group assessments and treatment, supporting projects such as service user involvement or carer group, some administrative and organisational tasks (e.g. assisting with EPIC [early psychological intervention clinics) and with audit and service evaluation.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed list of responsibilities
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024