Assistant Psychologist

Dorset Healthcare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to contribute to psychological interventions in community mental health teams. The role requires collaboration with various professionals and involves supporting service evaluations. Applicants must be prepared for an Enhanced DBS check, which will be covered. This position offers opportunities for career growth and access to various employee benefits, including annual leave and health services.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Free training and career coaching

NHS discounts for various services

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working across community mental health settings and secondary care.
• Willingness to engage in supervision and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of psychological interventions to clients.
• Work alongside colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
• Support evaluation of the service through audits.

Skills

Willingness to work with colleagues from other professions

Experience or interest in community mental health settings

Job description

Overview

The role will involve contributing to the provision of psychological interventions (1:1 and group-based) to clients within the community mental health teams, under the supervision of Clinical Psychologist(s). The post will require someone with a willingness to work alongside colleagues from other professions that form the MDT, whilst representing psychology as a unique contribution to the service. The role will also involve supporting the evaluation of the service through audits. For further information contact Dr Rachael Tanner, Clinical Psychologist - West Dorset, or Lilian Garcia-Roberts, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - APS.

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to work across the community mental health teams, within the Adult Psychology Service. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of psychological interventions (1:1 and group-based) to clients within the community mental health teams, under supervision.
• Work alongside colleagues from other professions within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and represent psychology as a distinct service contribution.
• Support evaluation of the service through audits.

Requirements and Eligibility

• Willingness to work with colleagues from other professions within the MDT and to engage in supervision and reflective practice.
• Experience or interest in working across community mental health settings and secondary care.
• Enhanced DBS check (the Trust will cover the cost; applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid certificate in lieu of a new check).
• Note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply.

Working for Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust serving a population of almost 800,000 people with 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and integrated community and mental health services. We are committed to equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace.

What working for us will provide

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., childcare vouchers, car lease, cycle scheme, home technology, buying annual leave)
• NHS discounts for shopping, gym membership and more
• Visit our careers website to learn more about culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.