Assistant Psychologist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Acle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a psychologist to work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessment, formulation and individual/group-based therapeutic interventions under supervision. The role includes report writing, risk assessments and related admin and data analysis, with opportunities for training and involvement in audit or research.

Requirements include an upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology and eligibility for

Qualifications

• Honours in psychology (2:1 or higher) required.
• Eligible to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Desirable: postgraduate training in relevant psychology areas or research design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment, formulation and individual/group-based interventions under supervision.
• Assist in report writing and risk assessments; perform related administrative duties and data analysis.
• Participate in training, audits and research projects where possible.
• Collaborate with MDT members and external agencies as needed.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside qualified psychologists contributing to high-quality individualised psychological service provision including assessment, formulation and individual / group-based therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include assisting in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis. There may also be opportunities to contribute to training, and the development of audit and research projects. You will be supported with regular supervision and training opportunities to facilitate continued professional development. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Key Relationships: The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the psychology team and the wider MDT within the service. There will be a need to liaise with a range of outside agencies e.g. Adult Care Services, Probation, MAPPA and community providers. For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Requirements

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Eligible to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable criteria

• Further post graduate training / qualification in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and / or research design and analysis e.g. MSc in Forensic Psychology.
• Previous experience of working within a forensic / secure context.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with learning disabilities, mental illness, personality disorder and offending histories.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a forensic, learning disability context.
• Previous experience of contributing to psychological assessments.
• Previous experience of contributing to the implementation of psychological interventions
• Previous experience of working as part of an MDT in a relevant setting.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues.
• High standard of report writing.
• Graduate level knowledge of research design and methodology.
• Experience of using databases or data analysis software.
• Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
• Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout