Assistant Psychologist - East Midlands Gambling Harms Service
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Job overview
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The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service welcomes applications for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new psychologically informed service for people experiencing gambling harms who may also present with additional mental health needs or other co-morbidities.
The role will support and enhance the professional care of service users receiving support from the multidisciplinary team working within the East Midlands Gambling Harms service, a service provided by Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team.
The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of passionate and experienced Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists; assisting treatment protocols for the service.
The post holder will support the team in providing a trauma informed service, which includes:
- The running of groups (preparation sessions).
- Co-facilitating other treatment groups where required
- Individual stabilization work where required.
- Supporting the team with initial assessments where required.
- Undertaking projects relating to service development and evaluation focussing on the outcomes of the team’s clinical work.
- Supporting literature reviews and evidence based practice where required.
- Designing and managing databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluations and audits.
- Liaising with 3^rd sector organisations to assist the service in its co-production, including running focus group with service users.
- Assisting service promotion where required.
Working for our organisation
The East Midlands Gambling Harms Service is a well supported multidisciplinary team that sits within DHCFT specialist services. The post holder will also be part of the Psychological Therapies Division which facilitates regular specialized supervision and training, leads on the development of trauma informed practice, encourages personal and professional development, and has good links with the regional training courses.
The Trust is incredibly supportive of their work force and go above and beyond to ensure staff are being looked after and feel supported.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying.Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicants should have completed a degree in psychology, have already been an assistant psychologist in a current, or in an equivalent post, and ideally have relevant skills in carrying out data analysis and research/audit.
An experience of facilitating groups, and an awareness of trauma informed care and shame sensitive practice.
You should have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in teams. Computer literacy is essential.
The post is based in Derby however much of the interventions will be virtually based to enable the service to cover demand across the East Midlands region.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
- Eligible for graduate membership of BPS
- Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role
- Experience of designing and running groups
- Experience of working with addiction
- Experience of working with grief / trauma
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
- Able to meet travel requirements
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.