Assistant Psychologist

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Morpeth seeks an assistant psychologist for its inpatient service. The role involves supporting qualified psychologists in assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have opportunities to engage in clinical research and will receive high-quality supervision. Flexible working options and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Access to staff networks

Qualifications

• Assist qualified clinical psychologists in delivering psychological provision.
• Support in psychological assessment and specific interventions under supervision.
• Involved in data collection, development of research projects, and project work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of psychological approaches within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support delivery of psychological assessment and intervention.
• Engage in administration and clinical-related service delivery.

Job description

Overview

We have a vacancy for an assistant psychologist to work within the Trust's inpatient service, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland). The service provides care for autistic adults with significant co-occurring conditions (e.g. severe mental health conditions) who require admission to hospital. Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford. You will be involved in supporting the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within a Positive Behaviour Support model) within Mitford. There will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision.

Responsibilities

The post is based within Mitford but may require travel across the Trust's geographical patch. The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified clinical psychologists in the delivery of psychological provision; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder will be involved in clinically related service delivery, administration, data collection, development of research projects, teaching and project work.

Organisation and Values

We are delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and able to meet the demands of the modern NHS. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. CNTW is on a journey to be an inclusive employer representative of the community it serves.

Opportunities and Benefits

Opportunities span east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough with opportunities available at every level and in every area. We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs. Benefits include lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme, and access to staff networks such as Cultural diversity, Disabled, and LGBT+ networks. We also have staff support groups open to all staff (e.g., Armed Forces and Veterans, Mind, Health and Wellbeing, Menopause toolkit and cafes, staff carer support). There are development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives.

Quality and Compliance

CNTW is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation and we continually seek to improve.

DBS Note

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.