Assistant Psychologist - Early Interventions Team • Staffordshire Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Psychologist - Early Interventions Team with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) in the South Staffordshire locality. The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service provides assessment, formulation, and treatment to individuals between the ages of 14-65 experiencing a first episode psychosis (FEP) or an at risk mental state (ARMS). Within EIP we take a team around the client approach, working collectively to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of support that champions the role of psychosocial interventions to reduce distress and promote social/occupational functioning and wellbeing. As such, the successful candidate will demonstrate the principles of recovery in practice, ensuring the care we deliver is respectful and meaningful to each client and reflects the individual experience. Alongside specific supervised low intensity psychological interventions with individuals and groups, the role also entails supporting the work of the team as a whole and a degree of flexibility and initiative is expected. In line with the ethos of an assertive outreach approach to care provision, the post-holder will value the benefits of community-based interventions with a willingness to adapt their practice to promote engagement. Main duties of the job To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements, and user and carer needs and expectations. To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions including group work, under the close supervision of a qualified Practitioner Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. To work with inpatients, outpatients and staff of the South Staffordshire Mental Health Services. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Working for our organisation By joining Team MPFT, 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The team provides input to people across South Staffordshire, working out of bases in Cannock, Stafford, Lichfield and Burton, as well as people’s homes, GP surgeries, other public settings, and occasionally inpatient settings. Due to the variability expected within the role, the successful applicant must be able to travel across the geographical area. We anticipate that the role will be predominantly cover the localities of Lichfield/Tamworth/Burton. We encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work, and as such value applicants from diverse backgrounds and with varied experiences. As we anticipate a high volume of applicants, we reserve the right to close this advert early. However, we would love to talk to you about this role and our service; please feel free to get in touch either before or after you make an application – Dr. Anna Hooper (Principal Clinical Psychologist) 0300 303 3427, Anna.Hooper@mpft.nhs.uk or Celeste Callaghan (Operational Lead) 0300 303 3428, Celeste.Callaghan@mpft.nhs.uk. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR a lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Experience of working in an inpatient or outpatient or community setting Desirable criteria Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, and/or research design and analysis. Experience Essential criteria Significant experience of face-to-face work with psychology and mental health clients Has experience of working alongside other staff. Desirable criteria Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Experience of assisting in delivery of group-based treatment Has worked with clinical psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues. Experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and multi-agency settings. Skills & Knowledge Essenti"}