Assistant Psychologist, CSTR (Community) – Flexible Hours

Gloucestershire Health and Care; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave + bank holidays

NHS pension

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work and discounts

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Community Sentence Treatment Requirements Service (CSTR). The role works alongside the Liaison & Diversion Service to provide therapies addressing health vulnerabilities for people within the Criminal Justice System, funded by NHS England and local partners.

The post involves delivering low-level psychological interventions under supervision, developing formulations, and

Qualifications

• Upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience of working with offenders.

Responsibilities

• Promote the psychological health and well-being of service users subject to CSTRs.
• Deliver low-level psychological interventions under supervision to individuals or groups.
• Carry out audit, service evaluation or research as indicated.
• Prepare test materials and undertake specific administrative duties as required.
• Assist in teaching and project work.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Upper second-class honours in psychology

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join the Community Sentence Treatment Requirements Service (CSTR). The role works alongside the Liaison & Diversion Service to provide therapies addressing health vulnerabilities for people within the Criminal Justice System, funded by NHS England and local partners.

The post involves delivering low-level psychological interventions under supervision, developing formulations, and