About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, reflective, and recovery-focused Assistant Psychologist to support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals on the Adult Acute Inpatient Wards at Woodlands hospital Ipswich.
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of psychological models of therapy and recovery, particularly DBT approaches within inpatient settings. Confidence in facilitating therapeutic groups, knowledge and skills in collaboratively developing and disseminating psychological formulations, are essential attributes for the successful post holder.
Applicants should demonstrate an aptitude for psychological work with people experiencing mental health difficulties, including supporting those in crisis. The ability to be self-reflective and to engage thoughtfully with complex emotional experiences is important.
You will contribute to the team's work by providing psychological assessments, as well as individual and group interventions, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. There will be opportunities to participate in service audits, service evaluation, and research projects within the ward environment.This post is ideally suited to those considering applying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, there is a strong commitment from the supervising Clinical Psychologist to support applicants in their preparation for this.
Main duties of the job
o Provide psychologically informed interventions to patients and their carerso Develop collaborative formulations with patients to understand their psychological distress and the reasons for their admissiono Support patients in completing guided self-help workbookso Participate in MDT meetings to share clinical work and contribute psychological perspectiveso Develop support plans and safety plans to assist with dischargeo Facilitate CBT- and DBT-informed therapeutic groups on the wardo Complete contemporaneous clinical notes to support MDT communicationo Write therapeutic letters to patients
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
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Person Specification
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently.
Qualifications Essential
A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Experience Essential
Experience of quantitative research.
Desirable
Experience of research in the NHS.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of mental health.
Desirable
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context
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.
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Woodlands, Ipswich Hospital
Health Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)