Assistant Psychologist

at  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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 5 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 be an emphasis on securing outcomes from people that are accessing the service and contributing 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
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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 (katherine.furnish@nhs.net) or on 07966277800

Please refer the Job description for details