Job summary Assistant Psychologist - Inpatients Adult Mental Health Open to current MPFT employees only Hours, 37.5 hours - Permanent Contract Base: St Georges Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR - Chebsey Ward (Adult Acute) We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Psychologist to join our Adult Acute wards at St Georges Hospital, Stafford. We are an award-winning team and when you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally. Main duties of the job To undertake protocol based psychological assessments with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychological therapies. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups including receiving and managing referrals under guidance, facilitating service user attendance, co-delivering the workshop material and recording outcomes. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary pathway meetings. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. Assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications 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) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave 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) And more. 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. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-JC-24-6566408 Job locations St Georges Hospital (Chebsey House) Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Job description Job responsibilities Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The role is varied and provides opportunity to build upon clinical skills, develop and implement group interventions, utilise service evaluation and research skills and develop multidisciplinary team working skills; therefore good time keeping skills and being able to manage multiple, competing demands are essential to the role. This post would provide an ideal basis for individuals wishing to pursue Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology. Further training and CPD opportunities are accessible within this role. The successful candidate will be well supported with supervision from the Registered Psychologists in the team and there will be opportunity for networking with other Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and other mental health professionals. You will join a diverse and supportive group of psychological practitioners, within a service committed to ongoing professional development for staff. We recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early depending upon the volume of applications received. For further information please contact Daniella Wickett, (Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Urgent Care) Daniella.Wickettmpft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The role is varied and provides opportunity to build upon clinical skills, develop and implement group interventions, utilise service evaluation and research skills and develop multidisciplinary team working skills; therefore good time keeping skills and being able to manage multiple, competing demands are essential to the role. This post would provide an ideal basis for individuals wishing to pursue Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology. Further training and CPD opportunities are accessible within this role. The successful candidate will be well supported with supervision from the Registered Psychologists in the team and there will be opportunity for networking with other Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and other mental health professionals. You will join a diverse and supportive group of psychological practitioners, within a service committed to ongoing professional development for staff. We recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early depending upon the volume of applications received. For further information please contact Daniella Wickett, (Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Urgent Care) Daniella.Wickettmpft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working in an inpatient setting Desirable Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, autism, personality disorder and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Significant experience of face-to-face work with, mental health and/or offender clients Has experience of working within a team setting Desirable Experience of working with people with emotional dysregulation, poor impulse control, and self harm Experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and multi-agency settings Has worked with clinical psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working in an inpatient setting Desirable Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, autism, personality disorder and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential Significant experience of face-to-face work with, mental health and/or offender clients Has experience of working within a team setting Desirable Experience of working with people with emotional dysregulation, poor impulse control, and self harm Experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and multi-agency settings Has 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 St Georges Hospital (Chebsey House) Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)