Job summary We are looking for 1.5 WTE Assistant Psychologists with enthusiasm to help provide quality services for older people and people living with dementia in the Merseyside region. The roles are as follows: 1.0- Liverpool and Kirkby Older Person's Community Mental Health Team 0.5-Ward for people living with dementia (Fern Ward- Liverpool) The successful applicants would be part of a large psychology team, consisting of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists, with strong values related to person-centred care and human rights-based approaches. Main duties of the job We promote a 'shared-team learning' ethos with regular opportunities for CPD, reflective practice and group supervision. We regularly have trainee psychologists on placement with us and we are proud of our links with the local clinical psychology training programme. Each of the roles would also involve being part of a wider multi-disciplinary team; where, you would be encouraged to champion psychological interventions and work in partnership within the wider teams. You'll also work to support people with a range of psychological issues by providing psychological assessment, therapy and interventions to service users and carers. As a team we regularly utilise a broad range of models. We also routinely complete neuropsychological assessments. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 05 February 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, Part-time Reference number 350-MHC6952109 Job locations Leigh Moss Hospital 1E Thomas Lane Liverpool L14 5NX Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to social justice as we are committed to supporting people from socially disadvantaged communities and advocating for the needs of older people and people living with dementia. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and people skills and a passion for improving the lives of clients and their families. You may be expected to audit and evaluate a range of outcomes in terms of the benefit for service users, staff and the wider service. Furthermore, within the team, we are keen to encourage research submissions to relevant conferences and for publication. An active interest in research and publication, will therefore be an advantage. We would encourage you to please state in your application which post(s) you are interested in and whether you are seeking full or part time hours. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to social justice as we are committed to supporting people from socially disadvantaged communities and advocating for the needs of older people and people living with dementia. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and people skills and a passion for improving the lives of clients and their families. You may be expected to audit and evaluate a range of outcomes in terms of the benefit for service users, staff and the wider service. Furthermore, within the team, we are keen to encourage research submissions to relevant conferences and for publication. An active interest in research and publication, will therefore be an advantage. We would encourage you to please state in your application which post(s) you are interested in and whether you are seeking full or part time hours. Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Discreet oChange oriented Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities Received teaching/training in the application of psychological principles to mental health problems Experience of research, service evaluation and/or audits Desirable Experience of paid work in a direct care provision. Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting. Experience of completing psychometric assessments. Experience of research, evaluations and/or audits in the application of psychological principles to mental health problems KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis Experience of report writing. Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues in a way that facilitates engagement An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. A demonstrated ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychological principles applied to health care. Desirable Skills in SPSS for Windows. Undertaking further relevant post-graduate study leading to recognised qualification. PERSONAL Essential Clear experience of interacting effectively with staff from all disciplines An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities Clear experience of interacting with people with mental health problems Ability to work with a high level of autonomy within the boundaries of the assistant role. OTHER Essential Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Desirable A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS Essential A second class honours degree or higher in psychology or psychology as a main subject Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Person Specification Values Essential Continuous Improvement Discreet oChange oriented Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities Received teaching/training in the application of psychological principles to mental health problems Experience of research, service evaluation and/or audits Desirable Experience of paid work in a direct care provision. Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in an NHS setting. Experience of completing psychometric assessments. Experience of research, evaluations and/or audits in the application of psychological principles to mental health problems KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis Experience of report writing. Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues in a way that facilitates engagement An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. A demonstrated ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychological principles applied to health care. Desirable Skills in SPSS for Windows. Undertaking further relevant post-graduate study leading to recognised qualification. PERSONAL Essential Clear experience of interacting effectively with staff from all disciplines An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities Clear experience of interacting with people with mental health problems Ability to work with a high level of autonomy within the boundaries of the assistant role. OTHER Essential Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively. Desirable A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS Essential A second class honours degree or higher in psychology or psychology as a main subject Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. 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. Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Leigh Moss Hospital 1E Thomas Lane Liverpool L14 5NX Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)