Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist Colchester, England

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated psychology graduate to work as an Assistant Psychologist (band 4) in adult community psychological services across North East Essex. The post will be based across the North East Essex specialist community mental health teams (Colchester and Tendring). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of dynamic and dedicated services and to gain experience of Applied Psychology in the NHS. The contract is 12 month fixed term.

The role center's on supporting qualified staff in the running of adult community psychological services. The post has been developed to promote the psychological health and wellbeing of people waiting for a psychological intervention to start. Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist the post holder will offer safety and wellbeing calls to people who have been assessed and waiting for either group or individual therapy. There will also be an opportunity to deliver meaningful psychological skills to people to stabilise their wellbeing and reduce risks. There will also be an emphasis on securing outcomes from people that are accessing the service and contribute to associated data reporting as part of a quality and accountability framework. Because the post is embedded in the adult community psychological services team the assistant psychologist role will gain wider experiences of assessment, formulation development and intervention planning through working with qualified psychologists and clinical associates in psychology. There are multiple opportunities to access reflective practice and mentoring from colleagues.

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.

For further details on the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert.

For further information please contact Kate Furnish, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Adult Community Psychological Services in North East Essex, via email ([email protected]) or on 07966277800.

Assistant Psychologist
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
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