Higher Assistant Psychologist

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a motivated Higher Assistant Psychologist to deliver a specialist CBT intervention for patients with psychosis. This role offers excellent experience in clinical settings, with training provided. Ideal for those pursuing a career in clinical psychology or research.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Regular supervision

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• No prior experience in delivering therapy is required.
• Training will be provided in the Feeling Safer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Feeling Safer treatment to patients.
• Work closely with trial manager and colleagues.
• Support participants in implementing skills from the Feeling Safer package.

Skills

Engagement

Compassion

Job description

This post will help us deliver a new treatment for people suffering from paranoia, suspicious thoughts, and mistrust of others.

We are seeking a suitably motivated Higher Assistant Psychologist.

This position offers excellent experience in engaging individuals diagnosed with psychosis, delivering a specialist CBT intervention (Feeling Safer) under close supervision from a clinical psychologist, working within NHS services, and gaining insights into clinical trials methodology. It is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology or clinical research.

About the role:

1. Deliver the Feeling Safer treatment to patients.
2. Work closely with the trial manager, site PI, and colleagues across other sites to ensure proper training and competence in supporting the delivery of Feeling Safer.
3. Support participants in implementing the skills acquired from the Feeling Safer package.
4. Attend clinical supervision and assist in promoting the study to local teams.

Trial overview:

A multi-centre randomized controlled trial will be conducted to test the Feeling Safer treatment in NHS patients diagnosed with psychosis and experiencing persecutory delusions. Patients will be randomized into four groups:

1. Feeling Safer + treatment as usual, supported by peer support workers.
2. Feeling Safer + treatment as usual, supported by assistant psychologists/graduate mental health workers.
3. Feeling Safer + treatment as usual, supported by a clinical psychologist providing CBT therapy.
4. Treatment as usual only.

Participants, Feeling Safer deliverers, and other mental health staff will be interviewed to gather insights on the therapy's application within the NHS.

Training and requirements:

Training will be provided in the Feeling Safer treatment. No prior experience in delivering therapy is required.

Additional information:

We aim to attract a diverse, talented, and compassionate workforce capable of meeting the demands of the modern NHS. We offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career development, including CPD and regular supervision.

Contact:

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Robert Dudley
• Job title: Clinical Psychologist
• Email: [e-mail]