About this role
Job summary
This vacancy is for an Assistant Psychologist working in our Adult Learning Disability East Durham Integrated Community Team
You will be working in a friendly and supportive MDT environment. The service user group we support is adults with a learning disability residing within the Durham service area.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and able to manage their time effectively. They will demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent psychological care and evidence-based practice, under the supervision of Applied Psychologists. They will work in a range of settings, including hospital environments, contributing to assessment and intervention for adults presenting with a range of health needs and with learning disabilities.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
We believe in working with our local communities and building strong links with families, and provider agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the person at the centre of our care. We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist who can work as an integral part of the Psychologyteam and wider multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities, who is enthusiastic and creative in their working. We require Assistant Psychologists who believe in working alongside individuals and their networks to strengthen the individuals preferred identifies and values to enable new possibilities. You will learn to provide specialist assessment to individuals with learning disabilities and their families or carers. You will learn to formulate and plan interventions for people with learning disabilities and the network around them.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of a Qualified Clinical Psychologist, contributing to the assessment and formulation of adults with a learning disability with a range of co-occurring health needs such as behavioural difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma and autism.
All necessary training will be provided. We welcome applicants from a motivated individual, who would like to work within the Adult Learning Disabilities field.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to deliver a high level of care and support for people with learning disabilities. The day-to-day duties will vary but will mainly consist of managing a caseload of patients and delivering both group and individual psychological interventions. Whilst the posts are primarily based within the team specified flexibility will be expected if required to work into other community or inpatient settings within Learning Disability services in the Durham area.
You will be supported by a senior clinical team and wider professionals in managing patient care.
This rewarding post will offer opportunities for continued professional development and training in mental health practice. With the strong links we have with our local universities post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying and ensure this is detailed on your application. In addition, applicants are requested to indicate why they are interested in this particular role as part of the supporting information section of their application.
The post is across the Durham area. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Additional contact details: Dr Steven MacDonald [email protected] 0191 441 5816
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in psychology Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience Essential
Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services. Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language).
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Experience of communicating sensitive information Experience of work interacting with the public An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities An awareness of the application of psychology to health care Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary) Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary) Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio Experience of using psychometric assessments Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation Record Keeping (within agreed timescale) Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale) Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale) Awareness of the need to learn and develop through a variety of methods and experiences
Desirable
Experience of clinical report writing
Other Reqirements Essential
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Spectrum 8 DCC Council Offices
Spectrum Business Park
Seaham
SR7 7TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)