Job summary This post offers exciting opportunities within the East Durham Integrated Community Team based at Spectrum Business Park in Seaham. The multi-disciplinary team offers specialist health services to adults with a learning disability, their families and carers. We believe in working with our local communities and building strong links with families, and provider agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the person at the centre of our care. We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who can work as an integral part of the Psychology team and wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have a degree in psychology and ideally have some experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties. The assistant psychologist will be an integral part of the team and work under supervision of the Applied Psychologist. There will also be opportunities to participate in audit and service evaluations. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities, and who is enthusiastic and creative in their working. The successful candidate will learn to provide specialist assessment and formulate and plan interventions for people with learning disabilities, their families or carers and the network around them. Main duties of the job To undertake structured psychological assessments of clients with mental health conditions or learning disabilities and delivery of protocol-driven psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified applied psychologist, in community settings across the Durham area. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. Organises own workload on a day to day basis, prioritising work as appropriate. To assist in clinical audits. To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive client records in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-DDL-001-25 Job locations Community - East Durham Integrated Team Spectrum 8, Spectrum Business Park Seaham SR7 7TT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. It is important to note that the position is based in the community. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. In addition applicants are required to briefly answer the following question as part of their supporting information: Why are you interested in this particular role with this team? Please note that interviews will be in person only. Remote attendance is not available. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. It is important to note that the position is based in the community. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. In addition applicants are required to briefly answer the following question as part of their supporting information: Why are you interested in this particular role with this team? Please note that interviews will be in person only. Remote attendance is not available. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in psychology. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Skills Essential Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale) Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis. Record Keeping (within agreed timescale) Desirable Experience of using psychometric assessments in clinical setting Experience Essential Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary). Desirable Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary) Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation. Knowledge Essential An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. An awareness of the application of psychology to health care. Understanding of confidentiality. Other Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in psychology. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Skills Essential Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale) Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis. Record Keeping (within agreed timescale) Desirable Experience of using psychometric assessments in clinical setting Experience Essential Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary). Desirable Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary) Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation. Knowledge Essential An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. An awareness of the application of psychology to health care. Understanding of confidentiality. Other Essential Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. 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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Community - East Durham Integrated Team Spectrum 8, Spectrum Business Park Seaham SR7 7TT Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)