Assistant Psychologist - MH Older Adults Wards

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join their Older Adult Mental Health wards. This role offers the opportunity to develop clinical skills, implement group interventions, and receive supervision from Registered Psychologists. Ideal for individuals interested in pursuing Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology. Competitive candidates should be organised, possess good time management skills, and be capable of handling multiple demands.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic approach to working in a team.
• Experience assisting in psychological assessments.
• Ability to manage multiple demands effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake protocol based psychological assessments.
• Assist in formulating and delivering care plans.
• Co-ordinate and run therapeutic groups under guidance.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary pathway meetings.
• Assist in service development projects.
• Conduct audits and develop research projects.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Clinical skills

Group interventions

Research skills

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Psychologist to join our Older Adult Mental Health wards at St Georges Hospital, Stafford.

The role is varied and provides opportunity to build upon clinical skills, develop and implement group interventions, utilise service evaluation and research skills and develop multidisciplinary team working skills; therefore good time keeping skills and being able to manage multiple, competing demands are essential to the role.

This opportunity would provide an ideal basis for individuals wishing to pursue Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology. Further training and CPD opportunities are accessible within this role.

You will be well supported with supervision from the Registered Psychologists in the team and there will be opportunity for networking with other Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and other mental health professionals.

You will join a diverse and supportive group of psychological practitioners, within a service committed to ongoing professional development forp>

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Undertake protocol based psychological assessments with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
• Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychological therapies.
• Assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups including receiving and managing referrals under guidance, facilitating service user attendance, co-delivering the workshop material and recording outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary pathway meetings.
• Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
• Assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

For more information please read the attached job description and person spec.