{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Clinical Psychologist with Pennine Care NHS FT in Stalybridge, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We are looking for a compassionate, reflective and motivated assistant psychologist to support our Family Intervention and Therapy Service (FITS) within Tameside and Glossop CAMHS, working in close partnership with Children's Social Care. You will be an integral part of a team delivering trauma-responsive intervention for local families via professional consultation, training, reflective practice, and the development of therapeutic pathways. Supported by other psychological and systemic practitioners, you will facilitate resource development, service evaluation, and clinical interventions. We work closely with core CAMHS and so you will have access to varied aspects of therapeutic delivery, alongside opportunities for training and development across the CAMHS care hub. Please note that if we receive a very high number of applications, we may close the post prior to the stated closing date. Main duties of the job Tameside and Glossop CAMHS is a multidisciplinary team providing a mental health service to children, young people and their families. The service has well-established links with our partner agencies including education, children's social care and the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector and is striving to fully align to the Thrive approach to delivering mental health services. We are committed to supporting our staff in their development with access to CPD opportunities, a robust clinical and management supervision structure, and access to an in-house training programme covering key areas of psychological practice. Targeted investment has enabled the creation of an innovative and forward thinking, relationship-focused and trauma-responsive approach to the integration of specialist clinical skills within a quality family intervention service. The FITS clinical team comprised of mental health professionals, will work in partnership with the Family Intervention Service of Children's Social Care, while also maintaining strong links with core CAMHS. The aim is to ensure timely access to training, consultation, supervision, and intervention while simultaneously promoting trauma-responsive practice and supporting healthy relationships within our Tameside families. About us As a Trust, we are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will support the team in the development and delivery of this innovative service working under the close supervision of Clinical Psychologists. Work will include the development of training materials and other resources to support the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of work with our families and young people. As intervention pathways develop, to engage in clinical work with families accessing the Family Intervention Service under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. To utilise skills for research, service evaluation and audit as appropriate. Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. The post will involve travel between different local hub bases within the Tameside and Glossop region. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Please note that if we receive a very high number of applications, we may close the post prior to the stated closing date. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will support the team in the development and delivery of this innovative service working under the close supervision of Clinical Psychologists. Work will include the development of training materials and other resources to support the assessment, intervention, and evaluation of work with our families and young people. As intervention pathways develop, to engage in clinical work with families accessing the Family Intervention Service under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. To utilise skills for research, service evaluation and audit as appropriate. Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. The post will involve travel between different local hub bases within the Tameside and Glossop region. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Please note that if we receive a very high number of applications, we may close the post prior to the stated closing date. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Undergraduate research relevant to Child Psychology Further training in relevant areas of psychology and / or mental health Experience Essential Experience working with children/ young people, their families and the systems that support them Desirable Experience in data analysis Experience as an assistant psychologist Knowledge Essential An understanding of mental health problems in children and the needs of their carers An understanding of neurodivergence An understanding of psychology applied to health care Knowledge of child development Desirable Knowledge relevant to the design and conduct of research/ evaluation projects relevant to Clinical Psychology Skills Essential High level of communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a psychologically-minded way Ability to utilise observational measures An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with children with mental health problems / disabilities and their families Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively Desirable High standard of report writing An interest in working with children with mental health problems / disabilities and their families A desire to explore a career in Clinical Psychology Work related circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable Undergraduate research relevant to Child Psychology Further training in relevant areas of psychology and / or mental health Experience Essential Experience working with children/ young people, their families and the systems that support them Desirable Experience in data analysis Experience as an assistant psychologist Knowledge Essential An understanding of mental health problems in children and the needs of their carers An understanding of neurodivergence An understanding of psychology applied to health care Knowledge of child development Desirable Knowledge relevant to the design and conduct of research/ evaluation projects relevant to Clinical Psychology Skills Essential High level of communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a psychologically-minded way Ability to utilise observational measures An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with children with mental health problems / disabilities and their families Ability to use supervision appropriately and effectively Desirable High standard of report writing An interest in working with children with mental health problems / disabilities and their families A desire to explore a career in Clinical Psychology Work related circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies 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 . 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. . Additional information 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 . 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. . Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Springleigh Clinic Stalybridge SK15 2AU Employer's website "}