Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum GOOD SALARY
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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Meaningful Impact, Working as an Assistant Psychologist allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of adolescents experiencing mental health challenges by providing support and psychological interventions.
Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Team, You'll have the opportunity to work within a diverse team that includes psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists, fostering a comprehensive and supportive work environment.
Professional Development, The role offers supervised experience under Clinical Psychologists, providing valuable insights and mentorship that can further your career in psychology.
Competitive Salary, The annual salary range of £26,530 - £29,114 is competitive for entry-level positions in the field of psychology, providing a good starting point for your career.
Permanent Contract, The position is permanent, ensuring job stability and long-term employment prospects in a rewarding field.
Focus on Evidence-Based Practice, Working in a role that emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions allows for the application of best practices in mental health care.
PAN TRADE is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their Ancora CARE team at Ancora House in Chester. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £26,530 - £29,114 per annum and involves working with adolescents aged 13-18 with mental health issues. The Assistant Psychologist will support the Lead Clinical Psychologist and the multi-disciplinary team in providing psychological assessments and interventions, while also engaging in clinical administration, data collection, and auditing. A degree in psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
The role operates within a high-quality evidence-based assessment and outreach service, contributing to access assessments, admission avoidance, and timely discharge. Applicants should have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by young people with mental health problems and must be proficient in using IT tools for data analysis. The organisation values diversity and inclusivity, and encourages candidates who embody its core principles to apply. The closing date for applications is January 22, 2025.
The role operates within a high-quality evidence-based assessment and outreach service, contributing to access assessments, admission avoidance, and timely discharge. Applicants should have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by young people with mental health problems and must be proficient in using IT tools for data analysis. The organisation values diversity and inclusivity, and encourages candidates who embody its core principles to apply. The closing date for applications is January 22, 2025.
Main area Assistant Psychologist
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-CYP1348
Site Ancora House
Town
Chester
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora House as part of our Ancora CARE team. Ancora CARE is the Tier 4 service for Bed Based and non-Bed Based care, the three main functions are access assessments, admission avoidance and facilitating timely discharge, delivering interventions in the community. Operating 7 days a week, between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Ancora CARE operates 364 days a year (Christmas Day the inpatient team assumes gatekeeping role).
Ancora CARE delivers a high-quality evidence based assessment and outreach service to the young people between the ages of 13-18 years old across Cheshire and Merseyside. The team is an MDT composed of nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, family therapy and psychiatry. The successful candidates will work with the Lead Clinical Psychologist, psychology team and the wider MDT within the inpatient areas including Nurses, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will assist the Clinical Psychologists and the multi-disciplinary staff in the care and treatment of adolescents and supporting their families/carers. All work to be undertaken will be under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
The role will involve supporting and enhancing the psychological care of service users, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions (individual and group) under clinical supervision. Additional aspects of the role will include clinical administration, audit, and data collection. Applicants are required to have achieved a degree in psychology which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli3lRT . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recog
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-CYP1348
Site Ancora House
Town
Chester
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora House as part of our Ancora CARE team. Ancora CARE is the Tier 4 service for Bed Based and non-Bed Based care, the three main functions are access assessments, admission avoidance and facilitating timely discharge, delivering interventions in the community. Operating 7 days a week, between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Ancora CARE operates 364 days a year (Christmas Day the inpatient team assumes gatekeeping role).
Ancora CARE delivers a high-quality evidence based assessment and outreach service to the young people between the ages of 13-18 years old across Cheshire and Merseyside. The team is an MDT composed of nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, family therapy and psychiatry. The successful candidates will work with the Lead Clinical Psychologist, psychology team and the wider MDT within the inpatient areas including Nurses, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will assist the Clinical Psychologists and the multi-disciplinary staff in the care and treatment of adolescents and supporting their families/carers. All work to be undertaken will be under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
The role will involve supporting and enhancing the psychological care of service users, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions (individual and group) under clinical supervision. Additional aspects of the role will include clinical administration, audit, and data collection. Applicants are required to have achieved a degree in psychology which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- An understanding of the needs of young people with mental health problems and their families, high level of communication and facilitation skills with regards to clients, their families and professionals ability to tailor information to a range of levels is essential.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as a team member, organise own workload within competing demands, have competence in IT skills and ability to use information technology e.g. SPSS, EXCEL, WORD, databases, and carry out large amounts of data collection/analysis is also essential.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli3lRT . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recog
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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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