Assistant Psychologist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (rising to 33)

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Assistant Psychologist will work as part of the SARC Trauma Resilience Hub, supporting adults who have experienced sexual harm. You will work closely with our Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead and Specialist Social Worker to support ongoing service development and delivery.

This regional post across Devon and Cornwall requires access to a personal vehicle and a valid driving licence. Training for the role will be provided.

Qualifications

• Passionate and resilient
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Training for the role will be provided
• Access to a personal vehicle and driving licence is required

Responsibilities

• Support adults who have experienced sexual harm through complex assessment and formulation
• Lead coordinating a Lived Experience Group to advise service development and delivery
• Participate in delivering training for multidisciplinary professionals on trauma-informed practice and systems navigation
• Contribute to delivery of structured trauma stabilisation interventions and referrals across Devon and Cornwall

Job description

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma Resilience Hub Team at Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centre's. The Trauma Resilience Hub is a new service that will support adult patient's who have experienced sexual harm and have complex mental health related needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including a Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Social Worker, and Trauma and Wellbeing Practitioners.

Alongside colleagues, you will support patients through complex assessment and formulation, and the delivery of structured trauma stabilisation interventions to support them in their recovery and access additional services as assessed and required. You will also be taking a leading role in coordinating a Lived Experience Group to advise ongoing service development and delivery. You will be a key part of the delivery of training for a range of multi disciplinary professionals on topics such as working with complex mental health, trauma informed practice, and systems navigation.

We are looking for a passionate, resilient individual, who has strengths in problem solving and thinking outside of the box, who wants to make a difference to the lives of those who have been raped and sexually assaulted.

Training for the role will be provided.

This is a regional post across Devon and Cornwall so access to a personal vehicle and valid driving license is required.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Assistant Psychologist will work as part of the SARC Trauma Resilience Hub. You will work closely alongside our specialist Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead and Specialist Social Worker to support adults who have experienced sexual harm. This role will be vital to ongoing service development and delivery.

Working Pattern:

22.5 hours per week. The service is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. 3 days to be agreed on appointment with your line manager.

Interview Date:

Interviews are expected to take place on 27/28/29th October. Dates are subject to change.

For further information please contact:

Dr Jenny Richards, Specialist Clinical Psychologist on 07503 500045 [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.