Assistant Psychologist

Applications are invited for this Assistant Psychologist post within Salford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a Psychology team within a CMHT setting.The service focuses on the assessment and support of older people with complex mental health and/or organic presentations (typically dementia).The post will involve assessment, formulation and intervention for Older Adults with complex presentations. It is essential that the post holder, along with senior psychology staff, contributes to the wider multidisciplinary ward team and supports the implementation of a stepped model of care.

Within the organisation there are a number of assistant psychologists working with older people. The Trust also has a strong network of assistant psychologists with regular opportunities for training and professional development. The older adult psychology team also have strong links to the three local Doctorate training courses, and regularly have trainees on placement.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist qualified clinical psychology and multidisciplinary team staff by:

undertaking psychological assessments and interventions,

preparation of psycho educational materials,

assisting liaison and communication between psychology and other team members,

audit and service development activities,

the post holder will be expected to work independently on a day-to-day basis, to meet goals and tasks set by the supervising clinical psychologist.

Work will be undertaken under the management and supervision of qualified clinical psychologist(s) in the team, and within professional guidelines and Service policies and procedures.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.