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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Salford

AI generated summary

  • You need a BPS-accredited psychology degree, mental health experience, knowledge of psychological theories, strong communication skills, teamwork ability, and a commitment to professional development.
  • You will assist in assessments, develop resources, support clinicians in clinical tasks, co-facilitate groups, and participate in service evaluation and training under supervision.

Requirements

  • - Relevant degree in psychology (e.g., BPS accredited undergraduate degree).
  • - Experience of working within a mental health setting or equivalent experience.
  • - Understanding of psychological theories and their application to clinical practice.
  • - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • - Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • - Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will assist with a wide range of duties - assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation.
  • Duties may include the development of psychologically informed resources.
  • The post holder will also be expected to assist clinicians in the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a variety of clinical, training and research tasks.
  • The post holder will act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and will receive regular supervision.
  • This role will involve, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, completing biopsychosocial assessments and psychological formulations with service users and staff members.
  • They will co-facilitate psychologically informed groups along with colleagues from other professional groups such as nursing and Occupational Therapy.
  • The successful applicants will be involved in service development, evaluation and audit relating to the Psychology service.
  • There will also be opportunity for co-facilitation of training to multidisciplinary colleagues.

FAQs

What are the start dates for the Assistant Psychologist positions?

One position is available from October 2024 and the other from December 2024.

What is the main responsibility of the Assistant Psychologist?

The main responsibility includes assisting with assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation within the acute mental health wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units.

Will there be supervision for the Assistant Psychologist?

Yes, the post holder will act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and will receive regular supervision.

What type of assessments will the Assistant Psychologist be involved in?

The Assistant Psychologist will complete biopsychosocial assessments and psychological formulations with service users and staff members.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the successful applicants will have opportunities for co-facilitation of training to multidisciplinary colleagues and involvement in service development, evaluation, and audit.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Meadowbrook Unit in Salford.

What are the working locations for Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust?

GMMH provides services from over 160 locations, delivering inpatient and community-based mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan.

Can I contact someone for further details about the job?

Yes, you can contact Dr. Suzanne Heffernan, Principal Clinical Psychologist, at suzanne.heffernan@gmmh.nhs.uk or by calling 0161 358 2400.

Is there an opportunity to develop psychological resources in this role?

Yes, duties may include the development of psychologically informed resources.

What kinds of groups will the Assistant Psychologist co-facilitate?

The Assistant Psychologist will co-facilitate psychologically informed groups alongside colleagues from other professional groups such as nursing and Occupational Therapy.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide life-changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services.

Science & Healthcare
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1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care that enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families. They focus on supporting mental wellbeing through comprehensive, patient-centered services and innovative treatments tailored to meet the needs of their diverse community.