Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora House as part of our Ancora CARE team. Ancora CARE is the Tier 4 service for Bed Based and non-Bed Based care, focusing on access assessments, admission avoidance, and facilitating timely discharge, delivering interventions in the community. Operating 7 days a week, between the hours of 9am and 9pm, Ancora CARE operates 364 days a year (Christmas Day, the inpatient team assumes gatekeeping role). Ancora CARE delivers a high-quality evidence-based assessment and outreach service to young people between the ages of 13-18 years across Cheshire and Merseyside. The team is a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) composed of nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, family therapy, and psychiatry. The successful candidates will work with the Lead Clinical Psychologist, psychology team, and the wider MDT within the inpatient areas including Nurses, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists. Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will assist the Clinical Psychologists and the multi-disciplinary staff in the care and treatment of adolescents and supporting their families/carers. All work will be undertaken under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. The role will involve supporting and enhancing the psychological care of service users, providing psychological assessment and interventions (individual and group) under clinical supervision. Additional aspects of the role will include clinical administration, audit, and data collection. Applicants are required to have achieved a degree in psychology which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. An understanding of the needs of young people with mental health problems and their families, high level of communication and facilitation skills with clients, their families, and professionals. Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as a team member, organise own workload within competing demands, and have competence in IT skills. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received. About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, promoting equality and diversity, and developing a culture that values differences. Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. CWP recruits individuals who can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. If invited to interview, you will undertake a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , exploring not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of these values. Person Specification
Qualifications
Good honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS. To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment. Advanced keyboard skills. Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level. Knowledge
The ability to communicate complex/sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of options. The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities, or programmes. Working to Professional Guidelines. Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/direction. Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.). Record of having published in either peer-reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books. Experience
Demonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with children, young people, or adults with mental health difficulties. Relevant work experience with adolescents with mental health problems. Relevant work experience with young people or adults with Eating Disorders. Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy). Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary. Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist to work within Ancora House as part of our Ancora CARE team. Ancora CARE is the Tier 4 service for Bed Based and non-Bed Based care, focusing on access assessments, admission avoidance, and facilitating timely discharge, delivering interventions in the community. Operating 7 days a week, between the hours of 9am and 9pm, Ancora CARE operates 364 days a year (Christmas Day, the inpatient team assumes gatekeeping role). Ancora CARE delivers a high-quality evidence-based assessment and outreach service to young people between the ages of 13-18 years across Cheshire and Merseyside. The team is a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) composed of nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, family therapy, and psychiatry. The successful candidates will work with the Lead Clinical Psychologist, psychology team, and the wider MDT within the inpatient areas including Nurses, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists. Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will assist the Clinical Psychologists and the multi-disciplinary staff in the care and treatment of adolescents and supporting their families/carers. All work will be undertaken under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. The role will involve supporting and enhancing the psychological care of service users, providing psychological assessment and interventions (individual and group) under clinical supervision. Additional aspects of the role will include clinical administration, audit, and data collection. Applicants are required to have achieved a degree in psychology which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. An understanding of the needs of young people with mental health problems and their families, high level of communication and facilitation skills with clients, their families, and professionals. Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as a team member, organise own workload within competing demands, and have competence in IT skills. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received. About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, promoting equality and diversity, and developing a culture that values differences. Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. CWP recruits individuals who can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. If invited to interview, you will undertake a
Values Based Interview/Assessment , exploring not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of these values. Person Specification
Qualifications
Good honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS. To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment. Advanced keyboard skills. Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level. Knowledge
The ability to communicate complex/sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of options. The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities, or programmes. Working to Professional Guidelines. Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/direction. Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.). Record of having published in either peer-reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books. Experience
Demonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with children, young people, or adults with mental health difficulties. Relevant work experience with adolescents with mental health problems. Relevant work experience with young people or adults with Eating Disorders. Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy). Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary. Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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