Assistant Psychologist

at  Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as part of the OPD pathway for 12 months, fixed term. The post is based at Kirk Lodge Approved Premise which operates as a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE), working with men released from prison who present with complex needs, including personality difficulties.

THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

Working closely with the Clinical Lead Psychologist and Probation Service staff to support the operation and evaluation of the PIPE.
Providing training/consultancy to staff to develop their confidence and competence in working with complex individuals.
Assisting in the development and delivery of group rehabilitative activities for the individuals at Kirk Lodge.

MAIN DUTIES OF JOB:

To assist in the development of service user formulations, drawing upon psychological theory, models, and research.
To provide consultancy and support to staff to maintain a psychologically informed environment and promote trauma informed working.
To work closely with the Clinical Lead Psychologist, Probation Service staff and external agencies to support the operation and evaluation of the PIPE.
To administer, score and interpret psychometric measures with both service users and staff.
To identify, develop and deliver training to staff to support their professional development.
To identify, develop and deliver group rehabilitative activities to residents in accordance with the PIPE model.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
*Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, in summary: *

Working closely with the multi-agency Health & Justice team, you will:

• Work as part of the wider team within the Approved Premise, including Probation, Mental Health and Substance Misuse professionals (although not limited to).
• Independently undertake face to face appointments/assessments with service users who have been in contact with the criminal justice system, both on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Liaise with other services/stakeholders to support risk management where appropriate, this could include consultancy, joint working and/or making referrals.
• Engage in professional development opportunities where appropriate, in addition to supporting the development of others.
• Work within limitations and escalate to Practitioners as appropriate.