Assistant Psychologist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Assistant Psychologist to join their Berkshire Eating Disorder Service Adult team. This role involves supporting outpatient, day program, and outreach activities while engaging with patients in therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will possess experience in mental health, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Flexible working options and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Supportive staff networks

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with mental health difficulties is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate self-reflection and initiative.
• Skills in communication, time management, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to outpatient, day program, and outreach services.
• Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and refine interventions.
• Involvement in service development and quality improvement.
• Work closely with a dynamic team across different locations.

Skills

Experience with mental health difficulties

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Self-reflection

Ability to work in a team

Warmth and compassion

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Berkshire Eating Disorder Service Adult team as a full time Assistant Psychologist. We are recruiting a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Psychologist. Our Assistant Psychologists are highly valued and important members of our team, contributing to the compassionate and professional care of people accessing our service. The role will be varied and include a balance of clinical activities, service-evaluation and project work. The post offers the valuable opportunity to learn from a highly skilled team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dieticians and Mental Health Practitioners. We are looking for APs to join our outpatient team with the opportunity to also work in the Day Programme and with the Outreach Team. These vacancies have arisen due to successful career progression of previous postholders.

Responsibilities

• To provide support to all aspects of the Outpatient, Day Programme and Outreach delivery and to all team members in their activities
• To provide clinical interventions on a one-to-one basis and to lead and co-facilitate therapeutic groups including implementing behavioural/cognitive programmes.
• To engage patients in therapeutic activities and interventions as part of their care and treatment plans and to monitor and evaluate progress, refining interventions as necessary.
• To be involved in service development, quality improvement and audit.
• The role will be split between St Marks Hospital in Maidenhead and Erlegh House in Reading where you will work closely with a dynamic team to provide a countywide service to people with eating disorders. You might be required to complete visits in the community.

Requirements

• The successful applicants will have previous experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
• You will be a team-player and thrive in a varied role, using initiative, and demonstrating self-reflection. Excellent communication, time-management and organisation skills are essential. Innovation and service improvement will excite you. Above all, you will show warmth, sensitivity and compassion in your care of our patients.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we\'re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we\'re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service plus opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites