We are a highly creative, enthusiastic NHS Talking Therapies service looking for expressions of interest for a number of full-time fixed-term posts as Assistant Psychologists. NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies is still a developing service, committed to staff well-being and the provision of quality therapy following Government NICE guidance for treatment for the population of Northampton. The service is full of PWPs, Senior PWPs, and high-intensity therapists aiming to continue to build strong local community ties. With this aim as a focus, there are numerous opportunities to work on creative projects and initiatives in the local area.
We are therefore seeking enthusiastic candidates who are committed to their own development within the service, as more senior roles are routinely available within NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies, as well as a variety of training and CPD opportunities.
Role will include:
1. To be part of initial assessment screening for appropriateness of the service, to include signposting to various agencies when necessary.
2. Clinical work to include the support or running of groups, webinars, and online guided therapy to the local population; this may also include involvement in outreach and joint initiatives with local communities and groups.
3. Supporting research within the service to help evaluate and monitor the quality of care.
4. Will be supervised and supported by Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
5. Reporting directly to the Central Team Operational Manager.
In addition, the service offers the opportunity to work flexible hours, and some out-of-hours support such as evenings would be expected as part of the role. The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ section of the document. #J-18808-Ljbffr