Band 4 Assistant Psychologist - Home treatmentinBirminghaminBirminghamPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustrFZ0GqxA2o8nePKX
Engagement in Acute Crisis Management, The role provides the opportunity to work directly with clients in acute crisis, allowing for meaningful and immediate psychological intervention.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Being part of a multidisciplinary team fosters collaboration, enhances learning, and contributes to comprehensive care planning.
Flexibility, The position offers flexible working options, promoting a better work-life balance for employees.
Service Innovation, The role is situated in a setting that encourages innovation and development, allowing employees to contribute to new service models and practices.
Diverse Client Presentations, The wide breadth of referrals provides the chance to work with various mental health issues, enriching professional experience and expertise.
Access to Continuous Professional Development, Employees benefit from an internal CPD program, supporting ongoing learning and skill enhancement.
Impactful Work, The position enables professionals to make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties in the community.
Join Our Compassionate Team as an Assistant Psychologist in Birmingham!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges? If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and believes in providing help where it’s needed most, we invite you to consider the role of Assistant Psychologist with our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time, 6-month fixed-term position offers you the chance to work flexibly within an established, multi-disciplinary team, delivering vital psychological support during acute crises.
In this role, you’ll be instrumental in providing psychological formulations and brief interventions that directly impact service users’ well-being. You’ll also engage in developing the psychological skills of the team through training and collaboration, ensuring a holistic approach to care. At our trust, you’ll not only have the opportunity to innovate but also access a wealth of training programs designed to enhance your professional development. If you’re eager to join a supportive team where your contributions will truly make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you. Take the first step toward a rewarding career in mental health today!
For more details or to arrange an informal chat, please reach out to Dr. Chloe Ward via email at chloe.ward21@nhs.net or call 07891051593.
Engagement in Acute Crisis Management, The role provides the opportunity to work directly with clients in acute crisis, allowing for meaningful and immediate psychological intervention.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Being part of a multidisciplinary team fosters collaboration, enhances learning, and contributes to comprehensive care planning.
Flexibility, The position offers flexible working options, promoting a better work-life balance for employees.
Service Innovation, The role is situated in a setting that encourages innovation and development, allowing employees to contribute to new service models and practices.
Diverse Client Presentations, The wide breadth of referrals provides the chance to work with various mental health issues, enriching professional experience and expertise.
Access to Continuous Professional Development, Employees benefit from an internal CPD program, supporting ongoing learning and skill enhancement.
Impactful Work, The position enables professionals to make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties in the community.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
ACUTE AND URGENT CARE SERVICES - Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).
Assistant Psychologist, Band 4, full time, 6 month fixed term contract
Job Overview
Do you enjoy working with clients presenting in acute crisis using the least restrictive practice?
Do you enjoy responding to need as it arises and making psychological intervention accessible? Rather than being burdened by waiting lists.
Do you enjoy working as part of a MDT?
Would you like a job that offers flexible working?
Would you like to be part a service that offers opportunity for innovation and development?
If so, we invite your application for the role of Assistant Psychologist in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).
You would be part of the wider Acute Psychology Service. Psychologists are strongly placed to lead on service development and delivery across all elements of the care pathway. We have an established track record in service innovation and support a diverse range of clinical and academic interests with strong links to university programmes. There is an internal CPD programme that you would also have access to.
Main duties of the job
The CRHTTs offer crisis assessment, crisis intervention and brief therapeutic interventions to service users experiencing a significant crisis in their mental health and psychological well being. The CRHTT teams receive a wide breadth of referrals which provides opportunities to work with and a variety of presentations using different therapeutic approaches.
The role of the assistant Psychologist in the CRHTTs includes:
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Chloe Ward Job title: Senior Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
ACUTE AND URGENT CARE SERVICES - Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).
Assistant Psychologist, Band 4, full time, 6 month fixed term contract
Job Overview
Do you enjoy working with clients presenting in acute crisis using the least restrictive practice?
Do you enjoy responding to need as it arises and making psychological intervention accessible? Rather than being burdened by waiting lists.
Do you enjoy working as part of a MDT?
Would you like a job that offers flexible working?
Would you like to be part a service that offers opportunity for innovation and development?
If so, we invite your application for the role of Assistant Psychologist in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).
You would be part of the wider Acute Psychology Service. Psychologists are strongly placed to lead on service development and delivery across all elements of the care pathway. We have an established track record in service innovation and support a diverse range of clinical and academic interests with strong links to university programmes. There is an internal CPD programme that you would also have access to.
Main duties of the job
The CRHTTs offer crisis assessment, crisis intervention and brief therapeutic interventions to service users experiencing a significant crisis in their mental health and psychological well being. The CRHTT teams receive a wide breadth of referrals which provides opportunities to work with and a variety of presentations using different therapeutic approaches.
The role of the assistant Psychologist in the CRHTTs includes:
- providing and encouraging the use of psychological formulations to inform overall care planning
- offering brief psychological interventions to service users
- developing the psychological skill set of the multidisciplinary team through provision of training / teaching /consultation
- liaising with other teams / services to support discharge plans / onward referrals.
- Service development and evaluation / audit
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Chloe Ward Job title: Senior Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist in the UK, you'll typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here’s a list of key skills and attributes that are generally required or advantageous for this role:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Degree in Psychology: A minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Psychology is often necessary. Ideally, it should be accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to ensure eligibility for further training.
Relevant Experience:
2. Experience in a Clinical Setting: Experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment is highly valuable. This could include placements, volunteering, or paid positions that involve direct contact with clients or patients.
3. Research Experience: Conducting or assisting with research projects, particularly in psychology or a related field, can be advantageous and is often beneficial for your CV.
Core Skills:
4. Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills are vital for interacting effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
5. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to empathize with clients and understand their experiences is important in a support role.
6. Observation Skills: Being attentive to details during assessments and when observing client interactions is crucial for accurate reporting.
7. Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and research findings to inform practice, as well as to assist in psychological assessments.
8. Organizational Skills: Managing time effectively and being organized is important, especially if the role involves handling multiple tasks or cases simultaneously.
9. IT Skills: Proficiency with standard office software (such as MS Office) and familiarity with psychological assessment tools or databases may be needed.
Additional Skills:
10. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as assistant psychologists often support qualified psychologists in delivery of services.
11. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in varying situations and with clients from diverse backgrounds with different needs.
12. Professionalism: Understanding of and adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards in psychology.
Other Considerations:
- Commitment to Professional Development: A willingness to engage in continuous professional development and training.
- Understanding of Psychological Theories and Practices: Familiarity with various psychological concepts, theories, and approaches.
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