We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to work in our team of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists for a period of 12 months.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within our secure hospital which provides both low and medium secure services, offering medium and long-term treatment and input to patients with mental health difficulties, personality disorder, and learning disability. In addition, there will be the potential to contribute to the delivery of community-based forensic services.
The post holder will be involved in the completion of administrative tasks for the psychology department, desk-based tasks such as reviewing documentation, developing file-based formulations, and updating records. Responsibilities will also include the delivery of psycho-education and/or treatment groups, individual work with patients, the administration and interpretation of psychometrics, and some audit and service evaluation work. There may be further tasks and requirements depending on clinical and departmental need.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and have a high level of organisational skill, an ability to manage a demanding workload with competing priorities, and a particular interest in working with a forensic population. You will support the work of the qualified team, both clinically and administratively. A keen team player, you will possess good IT skills and exceptional communication abilities.
A degree-level qualification (BSc or BA) accredited by the BPS is essential for this post.
We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas, demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work, we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where, and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts, including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors, you’ll find a place to call home, including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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