Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Psychologist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 301-KM-24-6396090
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Severnfields Health Village
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum (pro-rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
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Assistant Psychologist in Maternal Mental Health fixed term
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Our friendly, supportive, Maternal Mental Health Service is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team for a fixed term period, to develop and deliver a number of projects to enhance the offer for families whose mental health has been significantly impacted by birth trauma, perinatal loss or tokophobia. It is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring to pursue doctoral training, as the role will involve both research and clinically related activities.
In stepping into this post, you would be a much valued member of our team, and have ample opportunities to learn more about this growing Psychology led specialism.
The role will involve working in our Psychology led team, under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist.
Duties will include working with the team to design and develop a number of projects to enhance the offer for families, for example literature reviews, audit and service evaluation. You will work along another Assistant Psychologist in the team, supporting gathering and analysis of outcome data for the service, and the offer of wellbeing calls for clients currently waiting for specialist interventions. There may be opportunities to support the delivery of brief interventions under supervision, and co-facilitation of groupwork as required.
Main duties of the job
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The post-holder will support the Lighthouse Maternal Mental Health Service to develop and deliver a number of projects to enhance the offer for families whose mental health has been significantly impacted by birth trauma, perinatal loss, or tokophobia
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The post-holder will use research skills for conducting literature reviews, audit and service evaluation
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The post-holder will be an integral part of the Psychology led team, and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions where appropriate
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The post-holder will assist in the delivery of group interventions and wellbeing calls for families as required
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The post-holder will compile and disseminate relevant resources, and assist with clinically related administration
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The post holder will promote and maintain good working relationships with clients, their families, carers and other external agencies
Working for our organisation
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of work with psychology and/or mental health clients
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and multi-agency settings
- Experience of research methods, audit or other service evaluation techniques
- Has worked with applied psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Bohane
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 303 3426
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