Assistant Clinical Psychologist

We are looking to recruit a new assistant psychologist in the dementia service here in Shropshire. The post will initially be for one year fixed- term.

The successful applicant will have a minimum 2:1 degree in psychology. You should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to working with older people and/or individuals whose lives have been impacted by dementia. The post requires extensive travel to client's homes and our clinical bases across the county and the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a viable plan to meet their transport needs sufficient to fulfil their role appropriately. Supervision will be provided to support the post holder and there will be opportunities to contribute to, and participate in, continuing professional development within the dementia service and in the wider Trust. We hope to provide you with a wide variety of experiences across various aspects of mental health services and we have a strong track record in helping assistants move upwards in their careers. Peer support group participation with other assistant psychologists in the care group will be encouraged.

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.