Assistant Psychologist à United States

Are you someone who is interested in improving the psychological well-being of older people?

Would you enjoy having a diverse role which could include both therapy and neuropsychological skills?

Band 8a or Band 7 Development Role, Clinical Psychology

Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP)

We are looking to expand our established MHSOP Psychology team in Leicestershire. It is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we embark on developing our psychology pathways across the service as part of the mental health transformation plan. We are looking for a band 8a psychologist or a band 7 psychologist who could be appointed with an agreed development/preceptorship plan, working towards an 8a role in the future. The post is being advertised at 0.8wte within Hinckley and Bosworth, but we can support applications for full-time working, offering input to other community teams and service areas. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further. The CMHT base will be Hynca lodge in Hinckley although there will also be opportunities for flexible working from home.

To provide specialist clinical psychology input within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP). To work within a CMHT setting as well as offering neuropsychological assessments within the memory service pathway. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and will have responsibility for the provision of a direct clinical service, as well as offering advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues. The post holder will fulfil professional duties in accordance with the strategic aims of MHSOP, the professional code of conduct as stipulated by the BPS and Healthcare Professional Council, and in agreement with the Clinical Psychology Service manager.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Relevant qualifications in Clinical Psychology.

• Experience in working within mental health services.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust