Assistant Psychologist in Greater Norwich Area inGreater Norwich Area PUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) GOOD SALARY
The Madison Group rPLfNB5b
Job description
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, wed love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
Job Description/Person Specification
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CVs alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at .
PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a Assistant Psychologist (band 4) on a substantive contract on a full time basis. Please refer to Job Description.
NSFT now has five under 18s eating disorders teams across Norfolk, including community teams in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Kings Lynn, an Eating Disorders Intensive Treatment Team (EDITT) which runs an intensive day programme and a team focusing on Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This role will be based primarily in the Norwich locality
We are looking to recruit someone with enthusiasm and inter-personal warmth, to a role that will include both clinical work and data collection and analysis.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a qualified clinical psychologist and other members of the MDT and support psychological assessment and treatment, staff training, and collection and analysis of outcome measures. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to write reports for both clinical work and to provide updates on the routine outcome measures. There may also be opportunities to be involved in service development projects and for training to support your role.
You will receive weekly supervision from a qualified psychologist. We have close links to the clinical psychology doctoral training programme at the UEA and have supported previous assistant psychologists onto clinical training. You will be working alongside two assistant psychologists in the service line with some leadership responsibilities as a Higher Assistant Psychologist. There are several other assistant psychologists working in the care group and there is a local reflective practice group for assistants and a peer support group. We can accommodate some flexible working, in line with the service need and we are a Family Friendly and supportive team. There will be a requirement to be able to travel independently across the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk countryside on occasion.
Working for our organisation
Benefits
In Norwich a staggering 77% of people say they love their job. Less than 2 hours from London (yet a world away in terms of house prices and cost of living) and serviced by excellent transport links, Norwich is one of few UK cities that still retain a strong local identity and with that a strong sense of community people walk down the street and say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee order, you get to know about interesting local projects.
This strong sense of self along with excellent shopping, eating out, affordable house prices and excellent schooling is why Norwich has been ranked by the Guardian as the best city to work in.
Benefits included with this role are:-
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
If you are interested in joining this exciting and motivated team, please take a look at the detailed Job Description for more information about this post. We welcome requests for further information. Please dont hesitate to call us to discuss anything about the team or the roles.
Further Enquiries Please Contact
Dr Kat Harvey, Principal Clinical Psychologist:
Dr Andrew Middlecoat, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist:
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, wed love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
Job Description/Person Specification
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CVs alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at .
PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit a Assistant Psychologist (band 4) on a substantive contract on a full time basis. Please refer to Job Description.
NSFT now has five under 18s eating disorders teams across Norfolk, including community teams in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Kings Lynn, an Eating Disorders Intensive Treatment Team (EDITT) which runs an intensive day programme and a team focusing on Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This role will be based primarily in the Norwich locality
We are looking to recruit someone with enthusiasm and inter-personal warmth, to a role that will include both clinical work and data collection and analysis.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside a qualified clinical psychologist and other members of the MDT and support psychological assessment and treatment, staff training, and collection and analysis of outcome measures. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to write reports for both clinical work and to provide updates on the routine outcome measures. There may also be opportunities to be involved in service development projects and for training to support your role.
You will receive weekly supervision from a qualified psychologist. We have close links to the clinical psychology doctoral training programme at the UEA and have supported previous assistant psychologists onto clinical training. You will be working alongside two assistant psychologists in the service line with some leadership responsibilities as a Higher Assistant Psychologist. There are several other assistant psychologists working in the care group and there is a local reflective practice group for assistants and a peer support group. We can accommodate some flexible working, in line with the service need and we are a Family Friendly and supportive team. There will be a requirement to be able to travel independently across the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk countryside on occasion.
Working for our organisation
Benefits
In Norwich a staggering 77% of people say they love their job. Less than 2 hours from London (yet a world away in terms of house prices and cost of living) and serviced by excellent transport links, Norwich is one of few UK cities that still retain a strong local identity and with that a strong sense of community people walk down the street and say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee order, you get to know about interesting local projects.
This strong sense of self along with excellent shopping, eating out, affordable house prices and excellent schooling is why Norwich has been ranked by the Guardian as the best city to work in.
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- Agile working opportunities
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Generous Relocation/Removal Package
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
If you are interested in joining this exciting and motivated team, please take a look at the detailed Job Description for more information about this post. We welcome requests for further information. Please dont hesitate to call us to discuss anything about the team or the roles.
Further Enquiries Please Contact
Dr Kat Harvey, Principal Clinical Psychologist:
Dr Andrew Middlecoat, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist:
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
- A BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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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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