*Internal MPFT only* - CAMHS CRHT, ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Dawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in the Midlands is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). You will provide clinical work under supervision and assist with audits, data collection and research projects.

You will work within policies and guidelines, contributing to psychologically informed practice, developing resources and training, and gathering feedback from service users and carers through surveys and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in clinical settings under supervision.
• Ability to participate in audits, data collection and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work as required under supervision by a practitioner psychologist.
• Assist in audits, data collection, and development of audit/research projects.
• Support teaching, resource development, and training for colleagues and families.

Skills

Clinical support

Team collaboration

Job description

To provide support to the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).

To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of data, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching of colleagues, resource development, project work and supporting young people and their families.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager. The post holder will support intervention and recovery-focused care, contributing to a psychologically informed approach across the service. They will assist psychologists in developing clinical resources, therapeutic materials and training packages that support high-quality care and service delivery.

The post holder will contribute to the design and implementation of audit, service evaluation and research projects that inform service development and evidence-based practice within the Trust. The Assistant Psychologist will undertake literature reviews and evidence-based research searches to support clinical practice and service improvement. They will assist in gathering feedback from service users and carers through surveys and other evaluation methods and contribute to the dissemination of findings through presentations, reports and published articles where appropriate. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will promote psychologically informed practice. They will support the induction and development of new skills. The Assistant Psychologist will receive regular clinical and professional supervision, participate in mandatory and specialist training, and take responsibility for developing the skills and competencies required for the role.

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: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process.