Assistant Psychologist

An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Assistant Psychologist within the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMH) of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based in the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood at Glanville House in Bridgwater or the Mulberry Centre at Berrow.

Somerset Foundation NHS Trust seeks to find innovative solutions to meeting the mental health needs of the Somerset community. This Assistant Psychology post will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical skills and experience. We recognise that Assistants are looking to further their career in the Psychology professions and we seek to promote opportunities for development whenever possible., This post holder will, with the support and under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists, be involved in working psychologically within the OPMH team and Memory Assessment Service undertaking a broad range of activities including assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation. Additionally, they will be responsible for supporting Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists, who are providing consultation to other professionals, including providing case note reviews.

The post-holder will contribute to service evaluations, audits and service development as directed by their Team Manager and Clinical Supervisor to ensure effective implementation of best practice

This post will be attractive to applicants who would like to develop professionally across a broad range of psychological competencies. We are recruiting an Assistant Psychologist at band 5 to reflect the applicants' skills in undertaking planned brief interventions in different modalities. There will be opportunities once appointed to receive training.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!