Assistant Psychologist inKingston Upon Hull inKingston Upon Hull PUBLISHED 28 AUG 2024
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust rejI9aGy
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The post holder will be working within our growing group of forensic services which is closely aligned to our secure in-patient services.
Job OverviewAre you interested in working within the criminal justice system?
We are seeking an experienced Psychology Assistant to support the Forensic and Clinical Psychology Team to develop the mental health and learning disability pathways in the local prisons.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with providers Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation and Rethink, supporting prisoners mental health and well-being.
The post holder will work within the forensic and clinical psychology speciality and will provide psychology input to the prison based at HMP Full Sutton and HMP Millsike.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident assistant psychologist who has a strong interest in prison work.
The post will involve working with adult males in the prisons who present with risky behaviours and who display signs of complex mental health difficulties.
You will be required to have a good vision of the service and requirements, supporting the development of a specialist psychology service within the prison mental health provision.
Applicants will need to be equipped with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership as the psychology representative within the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be working within our growing group of forensic services which is closely aligned to our secure in-patient services. You will be part of a friendly and supportive group of psychologists, who maintain a strong identity as a psychology department whilst also being key members of multidisciplinary teams. We are members of the local Post-Qualification Training Network, providing frequent opportunities for accessing high quality CPD events and training, linking to career development. The psychology department has strong links with the University of Hull. The post will provide the opportunity to contribute to service-based evaluation and audit, service development and teaching/training. As a department, we are actively trying to develop our research activity.
Working for our organisation
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Psychology
- Graduate knowledge of research design and methodology, and application of this to research and development activity within the service area
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualification or course attendance in a related field
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualification at an advanced level e.g post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge / experience of working as an assistant psychologist in a variety of settings
- Experience in the use of a range of psychometric and other objective assessment tools as applied in mental health work
- Experience of managing own caseload under appropriate supervision
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on changes in practice or service development.
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills And Competencies
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal / communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Applicant Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Overview
Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system?
We are seeking an experienced Psychology Assistant to support the Forensic and Clinical Psychology Team to develop the mental health and learning disability pathways in the local prisons.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with providers Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation and Rethink, supporting prisoners mental health and well-being.
The post holder will work within the forensic and clinical psychology speciality and will provide psychology input to the prison based at HMP Full Sutton and HMP Millsike.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident assistant psychologist who has a strong interest in prison work.
The post will involve working with adult males in the prisons who present with risky behaviours and who display signs of complex mental health difficulties.
You will be required to have a good vision of the service and requirements, supporting the development of a specialist psychology service within the prison mental health provision.
Applicants will need to be equipped with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership as the psychology representative within the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be working within our growing group of forensic services which is closely aligned to our secure in-patient services. You will be part of a friendly and supportive group of psychologists, who maintain a strong identity as a psychology department whilst also being key members of multidisciplinary teams. We are members of the local Post-Qualification Training Network, providing frequent opportunities for accessing high quality CPD events and training, linking to career development. The psychology department has strong links with the University of Hull. The post will provide the opportunity to contribute to service-based evaluation and audit, service development and teaching/training. As a department, we are actively trying to develop our research activity.
Working for our organisation
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills And Competencies
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Applicant Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Are you interested in working within the criminal justice system?
We are seeking an experienced Psychology Assistant to support the Forensic and Clinical Psychology Team to develop the mental health and learning disability pathways in the local prisons.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with providers Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation and Rethink, supporting prisoners mental health and well-being.
The post holder will work within the forensic and clinical psychology speciality and will provide psychology input to the prison based at HMP Full Sutton and HMP Millsike.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident assistant psychologist who has a strong interest in prison work.
The post will involve working with adult males in the prisons who present with risky behaviours and who display signs of complex mental health difficulties.
You will be required to have a good vision of the service and requirements, supporting the development of a specialist psychology service within the prison mental health provision.
Applicants will need to be equipped with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership as the psychology representative within the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be working within our growing group of forensic services which is closely aligned to our secure in-patient services. You will be part of a friendly and supportive group of psychologists, who maintain a strong identity as a psychology department whilst also being key members of multidisciplinary teams. We are members of the local Post-Qualification Training Network, providing frequent opportunities for accessing high quality CPD events and training, linking to career development. The psychology department has strong links with the University of Hull. The post will provide the opportunity to contribute to service-based evaluation and audit, service development and teaching/training. As a department, we are actively trying to develop our research activity.
Working for our organisation
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Psychology
- Graduate knowledge of research design and methodology, and application of this to research and development activity within the service area
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualification or course attendance in a related field
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualification at an advanced level e.g post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge / experience of working as an assistant psychologist in a variety of settings
- Experience in the use of a range of psychometric and other objective assessment tools as applied in mental health work
- Experience of managing own caseload under appropriate supervision
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on changes in practice or service development.
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation.
Skills And Competencies
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal / communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Applicant Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK, several skills and qualifications are generally expected. While specific requirements may vary by employer, here are some key skills and attributes that are typically valuable for this role:
1. Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology or a closely related field, typically at least at the upper second-class level (2:1) is usually required.
- Knowledge of Psychological Principles: Understanding of psychological theories, research methods, and statistics.
2. Experience
- Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological or clinical setting is often beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid roles that involve direct contact with clients.
- Research Experience: Experience in conducting or assisting with psychological research can be advantageous.
3. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Written Communication: Strong writing skills for documenting assessments, reports, and research findings.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Rapport Building: Ability to empathize with clients and build strong therapeutic relationships.
- Active Listening: Skill in listening to clients’ concerns and responding appropriately.
5. Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, assess clients' needs, and contribute to treatment plans.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges and developing effective solutions.
6. Organizational Skills
- Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Record Keeping: Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and healthcare staff.
8. Sensitivity and Professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Awareness of ethical considerations in psychology.
9. Adaptability and Resilience
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful situations effectively.
10. Continued Professional Development
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of psychology, including engaging in relevant training and workshops.
Additional Considerations:
- Membership in Professional Bodies: While not always required, registration with organizations like the British Psychological Society (BPS) may enhance your qualifications.
- Specialized Skills: Depending on the specific area the role is focused on (e.g., clinical, educational, forensic psychology), additional specialized skills may be relevant.
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