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1.0 fte Assistant Psychologist working predominantly with adults (18-65)1.0 fte Assistant Psychologist working predominantly with older adults (65+)Please specify if you have a preference in your application/if successful for interviewWallasey and West Wirral Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) covers the Wirral and supports people with mental health difficulties from the age of 18, including older people. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. This is an exciting time of change as the team participates in the national Community Mental Health Transformation programme.The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking CMHT, and will be well supported by our Clinical Psychologists, including the provision of regular supervision. There will be opportunities for developing clinical skills through direct and indirect work with service users. They will take responsibility for carrying out psychological screening assessments and brief interventions, including group interventions. There will be opportunities to complete audit and small-scale research projects, and to contribute to, and deliver training to colleagues. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute to service development projects.They will also receive regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and join a team that has a good track record in supporting people with applications to the Clinical Psychology training courses.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to help shape our services and work in a specialist team.Main duties of the jobCompletion of Psychological Screening Assessments with service users on the therapy waiting lists, including completion of initial formulationsContribute to the assessment of dementia, including neuropsychological assessmentProvision of low-level and brief psychological interventionsCompletion of audits and small scale service-related researchDesigning and co-facilitating psychological group interventions, including the potential for developing group interventions in the communityAttendance at relevant meetings including weekly Team MeetingsProviding support to the psychology team, and the wider CMHTSupport for ongoing service development projects, including projects relating to the psychology team and to the Community Mental Health Transformation ProgrammeThe post holder will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.Working for our organisationCWP 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.All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.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.We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description for full details.Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.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 16 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.If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.Person specificationQualificationsGood honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS.To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment.Advanced keyboard skillsOther related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.Knowledge and ExpertiseThe 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 prioritise own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc.Working to Professional GuidelinesMust be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision and direction.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 booksExperienceDemonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with people who have complex mental health problems, risk patterns and challenging behaviour.Relevant work experience of people with mental health problemsDesire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name Stephanie Davis Le Brun Job title Psychologist Email address stephanie.davislebrun1@nhs.net Telephone number 03003033157 Additional informationIf you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to growWe are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide 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.We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapyMedical - including psychiatry and general practicePharmacyClinical support rolesEstates and facilitiesSupport services roles - including HR, communications, ICT, finance and moreAt CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever youre at in your career journey, youll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?#J-18808-Ljbffr