Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist Billericay, England

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Billericay, England 23949 - 26282 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Assistant Psychologist in the Psychology Services for Older People (South)

18-month Fixed Term Contract

Based in Mountnessing Court, Billericay

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist.

We request applicants include in their supporting information a paragraph on their understanding of the psychological needs of older people. This should be no more than 500 words.

This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services, and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.

We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact:
Dr Koveela Sawmynaden, Senior Clinical Psychologist on 01277 634711.

Assistant Psychologist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
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