Assistant Psychologist

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Paignton is looking for two full-time Band 4 Assistant Psychologists to join the Riviera Core Mental Health Team. This role involves working under supervision to facilitate psychoeducation groups, provide one-on-one client support, and develop psychological formulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in mental health contexts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment focused on recovery.

Qualifications

• BA or BSc in either Psychology, or modular studies or related fields.
• Relevant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
• An interest in group work, formulation, and relational approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and co-facilitate psychoeducation groups for service users.
• Undertake one-to-one work with clients, contributing to assessment and management of risk.
• Support the development of psychological formulations to inform care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interest in group work

Experience with mental health difficulties

Education

BA or BSc in Psychology or related fields

Job description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking to recruit two full-time Band 4 Assistant Psychologists to join the Riviera Core Mental Health Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a community mental health setting and to contribute to a psychologically informed, recovery-focused service.

About the Service

The Riviera Core Mental Health Team works with adults experiencing a range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties. The service takes a collaborative, compassionate approach and is currently undertaking training in Open Dialogue, supporting the development of relational and network-based ways of working across the team.

Applicants should have:

• BA or BSc in either Psychology, or modular studies or related fields
• Relevant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
• An interest in group work, formulation, and relational approaches to care
• Good communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with individuals experiencing distress

Applications for this post are expected to be high, and the vacancy may close early without notice once sufficient applications have been received. Prospective applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. Please note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date or once the vacancy has closed

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of qualified psychologists and senior clinicians, the post holders will:

Plan, deliver and co-facilitate psychoeducation groups for service users

Undertake one-to-one work with clients, contributing to the assessment and management of risk

Support the development of psychological formulations to inform care planning and intervention

Assist with psychological assessments, outcome measures and clinical documentation

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality, person-centred care

Contribute to service development, audit and evaluation activities where appropriate

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of people who use services across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience gained during supervised training of working in applied psychology
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions.
• Clinical placement and/or supervised practise.
• Further training in applied / clinical psychology interventions.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Qualifications

• BA or BSc in either Psychology, or modular studies or related fields
• BA or BSc in Psychology eligible recognised by the British Psychological Society.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.