{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Psychologist with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Overview We are looking for a passionate aspiring psychologist who is keen to learn and develop professionally and personally to join our team in the middle of exciting changes, transformation and service development. You must be a team player with strong time management and organisational skills. We have a very supportive Psychology presence within the Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Care Group, a large Assistant Psychologist group, the opportunity to shadow psychologists, regular psychology meetings to keep everyone informed of developments as well as excellent training. Main duties of the job The Adult Acute Inpatients service in Shrewsbury provides a service to people admitted to hospital with acute mental health difficulties. Team members work with service users, family caregivers and professional carer’s. The team consists of psychiatric nurses, support workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists. The assistant psychologist will perform a range of duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist including; Direct patient contact (including assessment and formulation work) Indirect clinical support e.g. compiling and maintaining educational materials Clinically related administrative support Literature searches and research related activity Audit and research activities Assisting with teaching and training activities as require Working for our organisation By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by Supporting your career development and progression. Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. PLEASE NOTE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS ARE RECEIVED WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLIER THAN THE SPECIFIED CLOSING DATE Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex. Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities To assist in the provision of a clinical psychology service to clients referred to the inpatients service. To work independently according to a plan agreed with the Ward Manager and Ward Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. To undertake psychological assessments and a clinical history from newly-referred clients including observation, self-report measures, rating scales, and interviews with patients and significant others To participate in regular supervision with one or more qualified clinical staff. To help recover service provision following COVID-19 related disruption To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups To support colleagues within inpatients mental health services for example via one-to-one or group intervention. To provide input to, as required, therapeutic groups (including on digital platforms) To review case files, depositions etc. where appropriate, analysing that information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Desirable criteria Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology Experience Essential criteria Experience of work with people in a clinical or other supportive environment Desirable criteria Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or substance/ alcohol abuse Experience of inpatient work Previous experience as an assistant psychologist or Allied health professional assistant Experience of working with people experiencing psychological trauma Experience of working with families "}