About this role
Job summary
We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologists to join our Psychology Teams across two settings at Atherleigh Park Hospital.One will be based on our inpatient wards and the other with Wigan Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT).
Both roles offer the opportunity to support the delivery of low-intensity psychological interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties within supportive multidisciplinary teams.
The inpatient post focuses on embedding psychologically informed care within acute wards, while the HBTT role provides experience delivering assessment and intervention in a fast-paced community crisis service as an alternative to admission.
The post holders will assist with assessment, intervention, audit and service development, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
We offer excellent development opportunities, including regular clinical and group supervision, access to an Assistant Psychologist forum, Trust-wide CPD, and an in-house training programme. There are also opportunities to contribute to research through links with local universities.
We are keen to hear from people with a Psychology degree, experience working with people with mental health difficulties and a strong interest in acute mental health settings. Informal visits are encouraged. Candidates may express a preference for inpatient or HBTT.
Thisvacancymayclose early if enough applications are received. We encourage candidates to apply promptly.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the psychological service provision within the Wigan Home Based Treatment team. The primary focus is to support the work of the qualified Clinical Psychologist within the team, under their supervision and with the operational support of the HBTT manager.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Upper Second Class Degree confurring entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
Post graduate training in mental health
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties Experience of working under supervision
Desirable
Experience of working with service users with complex presentations
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wigan Home Based Treatment Team
Atherleigh Way
Leigh, Wigan
WN7 1YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)