Assistant Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Salford is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support their psychology service within adult acute mental health wards. The role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments and facilitating psychologically informed groups under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This position offers opportunities for service development and training provision, making it an exciting role for candidates interested in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant psychology degree.
• Experience working with mental health service users is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and psychological formulations.
• Co-facilitate psychologically informed groups with colleagues.
• Support service development, evaluation, and training provision.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

Psychological formulations

Group facilitation

Service evaluation

Education

Relevant psychology degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist position within Salford Acute Mental Health Services for adults of working age. The successful applicant will work as part of the psychological service provision within the adult acute mental health wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Meadowbrook. The successful applicant will support the work of the Psychology service across four mental health wards at Meadowbrook unit. They will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist and with the operational support of Acute Care management.

This role will involve, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, completing biopsychosocial assessments and psychological formulations with service users and staff members. They will co‑facilitate psychologically informed groups along with colleagues from other professional groups such as nursing and Occupational Therapy. The successful applicants will be involved in service development, evaluation and audit relating to the Psychology service. There will also be opportunity for provision of training to multidisciplinary colleagues.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.