Assistant Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Maidstone is recruiting two Assistant Psychologists to support patients transitioning from secure services to the community. Candidates will need a psychology degree and relevant experience in mental health. The roles offer a salary between £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with options for full-time or part-time work.

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in Psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society.
• Skills in data management and analysis.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, research, and administrative support to psychology staff.
• Coordinate and conduct initial assessments under supervision.
• Administer and score assessment instruments and prepare reports.
• Co-facilitate structured groups for patients.

Skills

Data management and analysis

Experience with mental health problems

Education

Good honours degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. The Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS) is a specialist Kent service providing a safe, effective, and timely pathway from medium/low secure care into the community for people requiring ongoing specialist forensic mental health care. We are recruiting two Band 4 Assistant Psychologists (one full-time, one part-time). These are challenging posts for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who will support patients moving from secure services to reintegration into the community.

These posts are subject to a six-month probationary period for candidates external to the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. To deliver an effective service, you must be able to travel between bases in a timely manner.

We pride ourselves on our values: we are caring, listen, respect, and support each other to deliver the best care. Our strategy is to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people and to provide outstanding care in partnership with service users, every time.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, research, and administrative support to the psychology staff in the FOLS team under supervision, assisting in service provision and evaluation.
• Coordinate and conduct initial assessments and formulations under supervision; contribute to risk formulations and treatment planning.
• Administer and score assessment instruments and prepare reports.
• Co-facilitate structured groups (e.g., anger management, social skills, problem solving).
• Participate in audits, quality improvement (QI) activities, and research; support tailored services for autistic clients.
• Provide administrative support to the psychologist and psychotherapist, including literature searches and information collation for case conferences.
• Work predominantly in patient-facing roles within the FOLS team and collaborate with other agencies, including community services and the Criminal Justice System.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology (at least 2:1) recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Skills in data management and analysis.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems.

Desirable

• Experience in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Masters degree in psychology or another mental health/forensic field.
• Ability and willingness to travel; experience in community autism or mental health teams and/or the Criminal Justice System; experience in working with people with offending behaviour histories; experience of risk assessment.

Disclosure and Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

• Employer: Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
• Location: Trevor Gibbens Unit, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9PL
• Job Type: Fixed term, Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
• Reference: 380-FR0596

Job description and responsibilities are as stated above. The posts will be based in the FOLS team and primarily involve direct work with patients.