Assistant Psychologist (CMHT) Doncaster
Job description
RDaSH is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Adult Mental Health services. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a range of skills both embedded in a multi-disciplinary team and as part of a group of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies staff.
The appointee will join a group of therapists who provide a wide range of psychological services across Doncaster Adult Mental Health teams. Teams are split by locality and provide a proactive integrated mental health service that prides itself in delivering high quality care.
As a group of Psychological Therapists we are dedicated to delivering structured evidence based psychological interventions to alleviate distress in individuals with complex presentations. We are looking for someone with a specific interest in working with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. You will need to be keen to work flexibly within an MDT, and have well developed interpersonal skills. The post holder will be supervised and managed by a Clinical Psychologist, and will be based on the Tickhill Road Site in the CMHT base. We would like the post holder to contribute to the delivery of psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions individually and through group programmes. Evaluation of interventions and the impact of the service in terms of benefit to clients is an important component of what we strive to do.
We are keen to help our staff progress and gain a broad range of experiences. The post holder will be part of the wider RDaSH psychological therapies team and have opportunities to link in with other Assistant Psychologists working within the trust. RDaSH has good links to Sheffield University, including the doctoral programme in clinical psychology.
JOB SUMMARY
To support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the CMHT, across all areas of Doncaster; to undertake clinically supervised work, particularly the facilitation of psycho-educational groups, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To undertake audit, and any associated research development, under the guidance of a qualified psychologist. To attend personal clinical supervision. To assist in clinically related administration, development and production of group work materials, and the management of the Group Work programme.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Doncaster CMHT is based across four geographical sites in the city and is responsible for the provision of mental health services to the population of Doncaster. It is part of the RDaSH (Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber) Trust.
The postholder will work with adults with severe and complex mental health problems, most predominantly in mental health settings.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
