Assistant Psychologist Chester, England
Job description
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 2 years (due to funding)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-LD0310
Town
Chester
Salary
£23,949 - £26,282 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/05/2023 23:59
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 4 assistant psychologist to work on a research project focussing on the delivery of anxiety management to people with a learning disability within the CANDDID team, whilst also working alongside our experienced Clinical Psychologists within our CLDT and inpatient areas.
Your time will be split 50/50 between the research project and CLDT/inpatient.
Are you interested in being part of the co-produced improvement of the future service delivery.
Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability and mental health challenges?
Do you wish to be involved in working in a dynamic and progressive research environment.
If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you wish to discuss any aspects of this exciting role, please contact Jonathan Williams on [email protected] or Danny Acton, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 07825 716291.
Main duties of the job
You will work within a multi professional framework, working on a research project with adult service users with Learning Disabilities; Autistic spectrum Condition (ASC), Mental Health, complex health needs and Forensic behaviour, within the boundaries set out by the registered practitioner responsible for the service users care delivery.
You will be expected to deliver training to small professional groups, service users and carers, and be expected to work flexibly in varying locations and at varying times to meet the needs of the service.
You will be part of a dynamic and progressive team who always seeks to provide the best care and support to service users in a range of settings, and in partnership with other agencies, carers/family members, advocacy, and the wider multi- disciplinary team.
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting people from a person-centred, human rights and non-judgemental perspective.
Working for our organisation
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.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Bronze’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores 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. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES’ to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
- To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment.
Desirable criteria
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance.
- The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research.
- The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
- Working to Professional Guidelines
- Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/databas e software (Excel, Access, etc.)
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems/ learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities/ mental health problems
- Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)
Applicant requirements
Further details / informal visits contact
Job title
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Email address
Telephone number
01244 397 222
Additional information
