Senior Assistant Psychologist inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
Greater Manchester Police rj3u4spY
Opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment, supporting community offenders with mental health needs.
Gain valuable experience and develop skills in psychological assessments, interventions, and formulations under the supervision of qualified professionals.
Collaborate with a diverse team including probation practitioners and community health staff, enhancing multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Contribute to meaningful service development, training, and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions.
Enjoy competitive pay with enhancements for evening and weekend work, plus a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and annual leave.
Be part of a large, innovative organization in the vibrant Greater Manchester area, known for its supportive community and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Greater Manchester Police is seeking full-time Senior Assistant Psychologists (Band 5) to assist in the development and implementation of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service. The role will focus on providing psychological support to community offenders under community orders and those with mental health needs, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological assessments including interviews, tests, and observations under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- Assist with evidence-based psychological interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop specific care plans, contribute to training on mental health issues, and enhance offender care.
- Support service evaluation and risk assessment strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
About the Organization: The position is with Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust, which provides comprehensive mental health services across Greater Manchester.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary ranges from £29,970 to £36,483 per annum.
- Full-time, permanent position with additional financial incentives for evening and weekend work.
- Generous annual leave, excellent pension, and various employee benefits.
Qualifications:
- Essential: Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), at least 2 years of post-degree experience, and prior experience in mental health.
- Desirable: Experience in criminal justice settings and familiarity with trauma-informed care.
Skills:
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, knowledge of mental health interventions, risk management, and the ability to work collaboratively with offenders and their care teams.
This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a challenging yet rewarding environment in Greater Manchester.
Job Summary
We are seeking full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologists to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service across Greater Manchester. We are currently expanding and that the current positions would benefit someone with an interest in working within the northern part of Greater Manchester.
The role will involve undertaking psychological assessments, developing psychological formulations and delivering individual psychological interventions, to a cohort of community offenders sentenced to community orders and subject to a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement order. The role will involve providing psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and neurodiverse needs.
This post is placed in a challenging but rewarding environment and we are seeking Senior Assistant Psychologists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who can manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake psychological assessments of clients including semi-structured clinical interviews, psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, and both direct and indirect structured observations, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
To work closely with other key professionals involved in offender care and management to improve psychological well-being and reduce the risk of harm.
To assist in developing specific plans for ongoing recommendations and to support the delivery and signposting of these where appropriate.
To contribute to the development and delivery of training packages on the MHTR service and common mental health problems.
To work alongside offenders, probation practitioners, the wider court user group and Community Health and Justice staff team, to reduce the risk of reoffending and enhance the provision of a safe environment.
To, where appropriate, support the team in the design, delivery, review and evaluation of the MHTR service. This will include co-facilitating aspects of the service and completing pre-and post follow up evaluations and documentation where required.
To contribute to effective risk assessment and management strategies that ensure liaison with all relevant stakeholders in an individual's care, and service user involvement where possible.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
05 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-674
Job locations
Central Park
Northhampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff Benefits
Qualifications Essential
We are seeking full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologists to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service across Greater Manchester. We are currently expanding and that the current positions would benefit someone with an interest in working within the northern part of Greater Manchester.
The role will involve undertaking psychological assessments, developing psychological formulations and delivering individual psychological interventions, to a cohort of community offenders sentenced to community orders and subject to a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement order. The role will involve providing psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and neurodiverse needs.
This post is placed in a challenging but rewarding environment and we are seeking Senior Assistant Psychologists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who can manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake psychological assessments of clients including semi-structured clinical interviews, psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, and both direct and indirect structured observations, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
To work closely with other key professionals involved in offender care and management to improve psychological well-being and reduce the risk of harm.
To assist in developing specific plans for ongoing recommendations and to support the delivery and signposting of these where appropriate.
To contribute to the development and delivery of training packages on the MHTR service and common mental health problems.
To work alongside offenders, probation practitioners, the wider court user group and Community Health and Justice staff team, to reduce the risk of reoffending and enhance the provision of a safe environment.
To, where appropriate, support the team in the design, delivery, review and evaluation of the MHTR service. This will include co-facilitating aspects of the service and completing pre-and post follow up evaluations and documentation where required.
To contribute to effective risk assessment and management strategies that ensure liaison with all relevant stakeholders in an individual's care, and service user involvement where possible.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
05 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-674
Job locations
Central Park
Northhampton Road
Manchester
M40 5BP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
Please see attached job description and person specification
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Staff Benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Qualifications Essential
- Education/Qualifications
- Membership of BPS
- graduate level PWP qualification
- 2 years post degree experience
- Previous AP experience
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficutlies
- Community or forensic experience
- Delivering 1:1 psychological interventions
- Experience of working in a criminal justice setting i.e. probation, courts, prison etc.
- Experience of working with community offenders
- Experience of working in a trauma informed environment
- Service development, evaluation, audit and/or research
- Knowledge of factors that contribute to offending behavior and complex presentations
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for working with complex presentations and mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of relevant risk assessment tools and risk management frameworks
- Working collaboratively with service users and others involved in their care
- Awareness of neurodiversity needs of the offender population
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Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Psychology: A good (usually 2:1 or above) undergraduate degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
2. Relevant Experience: Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist or in a related role in a healthcare or clinical setting is often required.
3. Postgraduate Qualifications: A master’s degree in psychology or a related field may be beneficial, particularly for more competitive positions.
Essential Skills
1. Clinical Skills: Understanding psychological theories, assessment techniques, and therapeutic methods. Ability to conduct psychological assessments and interpret results is crucial.
2. Research Skills: Ability to design and conduct psychological research, analyze data, and contribute to academic publications may be required.
3. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients and multidisciplinary teams, as well as to prepare reports and documentation.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Strong skills in building rapport and working with clients, families, and professionals in health and social care settings.
5. Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, understanding the roles and contributions of different professionals.
6. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational abilities to manage caseloads, inventory, and administrative tasks effectively.
7. Emotional Resilience: Ability to manage stress and respond to challenging situations with professionalism and care.
8. Ethics and Professionalism: Strong understanding of professional ethics in psychology and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Additional Skills
1. Analytical Skills: Ability to critically evaluate research and clinical outcomes and apply evidence-based practices.
2. IT Skills: Proficiency in using software for data analysis, report writing, and managing electronic patient records.
3. Supervisory Skills: Experience or skills in mentoring and supervising junior staff or students may be beneficial, particularly in senior roles.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and devise solutions for complex psychological issues.
Professional Development
- Continuous professional development (CPD) is important in psychology to stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and ethical standards.
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