Job summary Assistant Psychologist - IMHT Cannock, Rugeley & Great Haywood Only open to current MPFT employees who are working in IMHT Cannock, IMHT Seisdon or IMHT Stafford teams. Hours, 37.5 hours - Permanent Contract Base: Park House, Park Road, Cannock, WS11 1JN We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health Team in Cannock. You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time. You will become part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with secondary mental health needs within our neighbourhood. 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. 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 22 January 2025 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-25-6908351 Job locations Park House Cannock WS11 1JN 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 successful candidate will be well supported with supervision from the Registered Psychologists in the Neighbourhood 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. The role is based in the Horninglow Clinic in Burton on Trent, however there is also an expectation to travel to Uttoxeter within this role. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that there will be a mixture of some remote/online working. 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 Vickie Griffiths (Neighbourhood Lead IMHT Cannock) victoria.griffithsmpft.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 successful candidate will be well supported with supervision from the Registered Psychologists in the Neighbourhood 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. The role is based in the Horninglow Clinic in Burton on Trent, however there is also an expectation to travel to Uttoxeter within this role. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that there will be a mixture of some remote/online working. 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 Vickie Griffiths (Neighbourhood Lead IMHT Cannock) victoria.griffithsmpft.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 or community mental health 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 Currently working in an IMHT West Staffs team 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 or community mental health 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 Currently working in an IMHT West Staffs team 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 Park House Cannock WS11 1JN Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)