Assistant Psychologist - RITT

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fylde Coast Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team for Older Adults. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate assistant psychologist with a genuine interest in older adult mental health. The team specialises in working with individuals aged 65 and over with severe and enduring mental health problems and people with complex needs associated with dementia of any age.

The position is open to applicants who have an undergraduate psychology degree and can demonstrate the required personal competencies. You will work closely with the team Clinical Psychologist and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. Your work will include supporting the Clinical Psychologist with assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation as appropriate., There may also be opportunity to contribute to audit and service development. You will work within the policies, procedures and protocols for the service.

You will be linked in with the wider older adult psychology network where there are further opportunities for learning and development.

It is hoped that this post may be extended beyond 12 months, but this cannot be guaranteed.

RITT has 2 core functions: Home Treatment Team (HTT) and Care Home Liaison (CHL). The assistant psychologist will work primarily in the Home Treatment function of RITT.

Our team looks forward to welcoming confident, approachable and empathetic individuals who are able to demonstrate compassion and understanding towards people who are in a challenging phase of their journey, and who are willing to support and assist them towards their recovery.

You must be a good team player with an ability to manage your time effectively. You will need to be a good communicator, who is able to demonstrate empathy, be non-judgemental, self-motivated and committed to delivering high quality patient care. You will need to demonstrate good verbal and non-verbal communication and show evidence of good listening skills, demonstrating patience and willing to spend time with service users to discuss their care and assist them with their daily needs.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.