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Job summary

Main area
CAMHS
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 11 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
346-TSC-049-24
Employer
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Acklam Road Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust logo

Assistant Psychologist

NHS AfC: Band 4

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist (11 months - fixed term) to work in the speciality of  Community Adolescent Forensic Mental Health based at Acklam Road Hospital but covering the whole of the Durham Tees Valley area. 

The service provides forensic mental health consultation, assessment, treatment and psychological interventions to young people under the age of 18 years who present with high risk/high harm behaviours to others. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the team in the delivery of adolescent forensic mental health services; supporting the development of the service and contributing to the provision of excellent, accessible care. 

The successful candidate will have a motivation to supporting young people and an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the changing demands of the service and our young people. 

Main duties will include:

  • Audit and evaluation of the service
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Indirect patient care 
  • Assisting in formulation and consultation
  • Supporting assessment and intervention with young people

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Working for Tees, Esk & Wear Valley comes with a variety of staff benefits including the opportunity for us to consider more flexible ways of working, a lease car scheme, continuous development, and training opportunities.

In return the successful candidate can expect the following:

  • Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
  • A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
  • Regular management, clinical and caseload supervision.
  • Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
  • Colleagues who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the team.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Additional contact details :- 

Dr Carol Galvin Consultant Psychologist

[email protected]

07342084573

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in psychology
  • Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
  • Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
  • An awareness of the application of psychology to health care.
  • Understanding of confidentiality.
  • Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct.
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of Forensic Children's mental health.
  • Previous experience of working with children and young people or in Forensic settings.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
  • Record Keeping (within agreed timescale)
  • Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
  • Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of TEWV IT systems for patient record keeping.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Watson
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 529625
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