Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a full time Assistant Psychologist to work across the Locality Adult Mental Health teams in Rotherham and into the Psychological Therapy Hub. A significant focus of the role is to be involved in the delivery of therapeutic groups, mainly those for Trauma Stabilisation and Emotional Coping Skills. In addition to these groups, we have an extensive programme where we also deliver groups for anxiety, mood disorders (using Acceptance and Commitment therapy), Compassion Focused Therapy and coping with voices. The role would also involve working with individuals to deliver one to one interventions aimed at stabilisation and coping skills with those individuals where a group setting would not be appropriate. There would also be opportunities to be involved in service evaluation and research projects within our teams. We have a committed and enthusiastic team of people working into these pathways and we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to be part of this team to meet the needs of service users. In Rotherham we have a growing team of supportive, compassionate and value-driven Psychological Professions who are passionate about providing high quality clinical care to service users and influencing the wider delivery of care through the support of the locality teams. Main duties of the job The post holder will have experience of working within Adult Mental Health services and ideally in delivering groups and will be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS. They will have knowledge and an understanding of complex mental health difficulties and of the challenges faced by people with mental health problems, particularly those with experiences of trauma and where they may have difficulties in interpersonal relationships. In your application form, in your supporting information, we would like you to discuss a recent experience of running a group and what you have learnt from it. The successful candidates will receive management supervision from the team manager and clinical supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist. We reserve the right to close the advert early should there be a high number of applicants. About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-RCG-0515 Job locations Ferham Clinic Kimberworth Road Rotherham S61 1AJ Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology. Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society. Discussion of experience of running a group and what learnt from it in supporting information Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health, practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience with client group relevant to post. Experience of providing individual therapeutic interventions Experience of providing group interventions Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology. Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities. Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society. Discussion of experience of running a group and what learnt from it in supporting information Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health, practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience with client group relevant to post. Experience of providing individual therapeutic interventions Experience of providing group interventions 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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Ferham Clinic Kimberworth Road Rotherham S61 1AJ Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)