assistant psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant psychologist to join the Adult CLDT Trafford Team based at Sale Waterside. The successful applicant will be well supported by a Clinical Psychologist and will have access to regular supervision and a personal development plan with opportunities to further develop their skills. The Adult CLDT Trafford is part of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust (CWP), which provides comprehensive learning disability services across the Cheshire, Wirral and Trafford. The team links closely into the wider learning disability care group within CWP, and has excellent governance and support structures. CWP also hosts the Centre for Autism, Neuro Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID) and has a commitment to research and quality improvement initiatives. The team also links closely with our colleagues in Greater Manchester, as part of a wider Greater Manchester Network. The post requires an enthusiasm and commitment to working with adults with learning disabilities within a person-centred approach. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team who are actively working to make a difference to adults with learning disabilities and their families then this is the post for you!, We are a well-established and friendly team based in Sale, to the South of Manchester. Psychology is a valued and respected component of the team. The post holder will work with the existing psychology team to support psychology provision. In addition to direct work with service users there is a particular focus on supporting the team with formulation and advice and consultation clinics. We would also encourage the post holder to be involved in broader service and professional issues, such as training and research. We are confident that we can support ongoing professional development that is sensitive to the needs of the individual, their interests and the often under recognised psychological needs of this client group. Our psychology services are organised so as to have locality management coupled with parallel professional systems for support and supervision.Working for our organisation CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment
Desirable criteria
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level, The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance.
• The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
• The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
• Working to Professional Guidelines.
• Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction
Desirable criteria
• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books, Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems/ learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour.
Desirable criteria
• Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities/ mental health problems
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)
  
  If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.