Assistant Clinical Psychologist

Job summary We are looking to recruit a new assistant psychologist in the dementia service here in Shropshire. The post will initially be for one year fixed-term. Our service is undergoing a period of transformation in order to meet the increased demands on dementia services due to an ageing population. The successful applicant will have a minimum 2:1 degree in psychology. You should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to working with older people and/or individuals whose lives have been impacted by dementia. The post requires extensive travel to client's homes and our clinical bases across the county and the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a viable plan to meet their transport needs sufficient to fulfil their role appropriately. Supervision will be provided to support the post holder and there will be opportunities to contribute to, and participate in, continuing professional development within the dementia service and in the wider Trust. We hope to provide you with a wide variety of experiences across various aspects of mental health services and we have a strong track record in helping assistants move upwards in their careers. Peer support group participation with other assistant psychologists in the care group will be encouraged. Main duties of the job Use of psychometric assessments and report writing Information gathering and note-taking Working with carers (paid and informal) to gather relevant information Direct therapy work (e.g., anxiety management) About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by: Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will take on a diverse role including provision of existing services alongside development, implementation, and evaluation of new clinical work. We would therefore expect your role to comprise of: Administration and scoring of psychometric tests as part of the diagnostic process for newly referred clients. Supporting our team in the provision of post-diagnostic support for service users and carers. Individual client work under appropriate supervision across all aspects of the service from assessment to adjustment, carer support, behaviours that challenge and end of life care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Desirable Masters Experience Essential Older Adult Assistant or Equivalent other experience Desirable Testing experience MDT experience Project work inc. research or audit Chronic conditions and/or MH experience Skills Essential Communication Reporting Desirable Audit and evaluation Personal attributes Essential Values Career plans Understands AP role inc. supervision and confidentiality Desirable Commitment to older adults Dementia SU/carer needs understanding Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Severn Fields Health Village Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ Employer's website

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