Job summary We have an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist B4 post in an established Primary Care Psychology Service in South - West Shropshire, based in Ludlow. The Primary Care Service mainly provides a Group Programme, but also assessment and formulation with some individual intervention for people with serious mental health problems as part of Mental Health Transformation. You would be working with Clinical Associates in Psychology and Peer Support Workers and will receive weekly supervision from Clinical / Counselling Psychologists. You will be linking in with the wider South Shropshire Community MDT. We have an active Assistant Psychologist's Group, regular Care Group Psychology meetings and a strong focus on supervision, development and training. You will work alongside the Clinical Associate in Psychology and qualified psychologists offering psychological and clinical input into Primary Care in order to meet the needs of people in primary care with complex psychological needs and provide support to general practice and mental health staff working in primary care. You will deliver and further develop a group programme for Primary Care Psychology, and liaise with third sector groups to meet needs of local area. You will employ research skills for audit, policy and service evaluation and development and research. Main duties of the job To support and enhance psychological care by assisting qualified practitioners, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers, in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. To develop and deliver a group programme for PCN/ Primary Care Psychology To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, providing psychological assessment, formulation and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. To work with clients and staff of the primary care and secondary care mental health services. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-KM-25-7113222 Job locations South Shropshire Community Mental Health Service 25,Corve St, Ludlow SY8 1DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. If you would like further information please email gillian.roosempft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. If you would like further information please email gillian.roosempft.nhs.uk Person Specification Essential Essential A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with people in a clinical or other supportive environment An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. Desirable Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, research design and analysis. Experience of working with people with mental health problems and /or substance/alcohol misuse Essential Essential Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. Desirable Experience of working worked with clinical psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues. Person Specification Essential Essential A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with people in a clinical or other supportive environment An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. Desirable Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, research design and analysis. Experience of working with people with mental health problems and /or substance/alcohol misuse Essential Essential Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. Desirable Experience of working worked with clinical psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues. 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address South Shropshire Community Mental Health Service 25,Corve St, Ludlow SY8 1DA Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)