Senior Assistant Psychologist in Northampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED WED 16 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job Summary
The Northants Personality Disorder Hub is a countywide specialist service that works to enhance understanding of personality disorder and promote the delivery of effective interventions across community and inpatient services. The service provides a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) programme, DBT to adolescents (DBT-A), leads on the delivery of Structured Clinical Management (SCM) across general secondary mental health services and delivers numerous Understanding and Managing Emotions (U&ME) groups.
This is a split role across the DBT-A and U&ME sub teams delivering a countywide service.
DBT-A works with young people and their families to value and manage emotion, impact their wider environment, and help move them closer to their goals. Our DBT-A includes multi-family group skills training and family involvement and works in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Adult Mental Health Services
U&ME is an 18-session group-based skills programme that aims to help individuals to learn a broader range of strategies for managing their emotions and be more effective in relationships. The group uses DBT materials and was developed to meet the needs of individuals who would have traditionally fallen through the gap between primary and secondary care services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in their role by colleagues within the Personality Disorder Hub, being line-managed and supervised by the specialist service, attending & contributing to professional development activities within the Hub, and co-delivering group interventions and staff training with other members of the team.
The post holders will work within a multidisciplinary team to:
Provide assessment to clarify service users' presenting difficulties and suitability for the programmes.
Provide lead facilitation of group sessions alongside another member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Collaborate in using outcome information to inform and develop good practice and review individuals' progress on completing the programme.
Help develop systems and audit projects to allow any data collected to inform Trust management, commissioners, users and other relevant stakeholders of the needs of this population.
Contribute to further service development that will aim to promote early identification of personality difficulties, help service users to access to the most appropriate interventions available across the pathway, and enable referring service colleagues to promote the use of effective coping strategies within their own short-term interventions.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG021-MH
Job locations
Lotus House
Victoria Street
Northampton
NN1 3NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist and management supervision by the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead. There are a range of development opportunities due to the services role in training others, its strong internal CPD programme and commitment to reflective practice, and the integrated nature of Psychology Services across NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate qualification.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
The Personality Disorder Service has a strategy to provide an equitable, inclusive, representative and anti-racist service for its service users. We have a commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and therefore encourage anyone who self-identifies as belonging to a marginalised and/or minoritised community to apply for the post. We encourage all applicants to communicate an understanding of the difficulties marginalised and minoritised communities face in accessing psychological therapies in their application and/ or interview.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist and management supervision by the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead. There are a range of development opportunities due to the services role in training others, its strong internal CPD programme and commitment to reflective practice, and the integrated nature of Psychology Services across NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate qualification.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
The Personality Disorder Service has a strategy to provide an equitable, inclusive, representative and anti-racist service for its service users. We have a commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and therefore encourage anyone who self-identifies as belonging to a marginalised and/or minoritised community to apply for the post. We encourage all applicants to communicate an understanding of the difficulties marginalised and minoritised communities face in accessing psychological therapies in their application and/ or interview.
Person Specification
Behaviours & Values Essential
The Northants Personality Disorder Hub is a countywide specialist service that works to enhance understanding of personality disorder and promote the delivery of effective interventions across community and inpatient services. The service provides a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) programme, DBT to adolescents (DBT-A), leads on the delivery of Structured Clinical Management (SCM) across general secondary mental health services and delivers numerous Understanding and Managing Emotions (U&ME) groups.
This is a split role across the DBT-A and U&ME sub teams delivering a countywide service.
DBT-A works with young people and their families to value and manage emotion, impact their wider environment, and help move them closer to their goals. Our DBT-A includes multi-family group skills training and family involvement and works in collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Adult Mental Health Services
U&ME is an 18-session group-based skills programme that aims to help individuals to learn a broader range of strategies for managing their emotions and be more effective in relationships. The group uses DBT materials and was developed to meet the needs of individuals who would have traditionally fallen through the gap between primary and secondary care services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in their role by colleagues within the Personality Disorder Hub, being line-managed and supervised by the specialist service, attending & contributing to professional development activities within the Hub, and co-delivering group interventions and staff training with other members of the team.
The post holders will work within a multidisciplinary team to:
Provide assessment to clarify service users' presenting difficulties and suitability for the programmes.
Provide lead facilitation of group sessions alongside another member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Collaborate in using outcome information to inform and develop good practice and review individuals' progress on completing the programme.
Help develop systems and audit projects to allow any data collected to inform Trust management, commissioners, users and other relevant stakeholders of the needs of this population.
Contribute to further service development that will aim to promote early identification of personality difficulties, help service users to access to the most appropriate interventions available across the pathway, and enable referring service colleagues to promote the use of effective coping strategies within their own short-term interventions.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG021-MH
Job locations
Lotus House
Victoria Street
Northampton
NN1 3NR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist and management supervision by the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead. There are a range of development opportunities due to the services role in training others, its strong internal CPD programme and commitment to reflective practice, and the integrated nature of Psychology Services across NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate qualification.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
The Personality Disorder Service has a strategy to provide an equitable, inclusive, representative and anti-racist service for its service users. We have a commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and therefore encourage anyone who self-identifies as belonging to a marginalised and/or minoritised community to apply for the post. We encourage all applicants to communicate an understanding of the difficulties marginalised and minoritised communities face in accessing psychological therapies in their application and/ or interview.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Regular clinical supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist and management supervision by the Service Manager/ Clinical Lead. There are a range of development opportunities due to the services role in training others, its strong internal CPD programme and commitment to reflective practice, and the integrated nature of Psychology Services across NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate qualification.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
The Personality Disorder Service has a strategy to provide an equitable, inclusive, representative and anti-racist service for its service users. We have a commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and therefore encourage anyone who self-identifies as belonging to a marginalised and/or minoritised community to apply for the post. We encourage all applicants to communicate an understanding of the difficulties marginalised and minoritised communities face in accessing psychological therapies in their application and/ or interview.
Person Specification
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To work as a Senior Assistant Psychologist in the UK, you will typically need a combination of relevant educational qualifications, practical experience, and specific skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications that are generally required:
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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