Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service for Wigan and Leigh. The service provides Learning Disability Psychology diagnostic and therapy services and Autism diagnostic assessments and pre and post diagnostic. This includes individual and group sessions. The team is psychology led and consists of Clinical psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Advanced Practitioners, a Support worker and a Clinical Team Manager. The team also works closely with Experts by Experience to develop and deliver training.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team. The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support members of the Specialist Psychological Therapy Service working across the Learning Disability Psychology and Adult Autism Assessment Service. The focus of this role within the Autism Service will be in supporting the autism diagnostic assessments and producing detailed clinical reports. The role may also involve supporting the monthly community drop-in sessions, the pre-assessment support resources, the post diagnostic peer led group intervention and individual peer led post diagnostic support sessions. The post holder will also have the opportunity to conduct diagnostic assessments within the Learning Disability service and to deliver therapy sessions. The role may also have the opportunity to work closely with qualified Clinical Psychology colleagues on development and delivery of training, research and audit projects, and undertake routine administrative tasks to support the clinical work. They will be an active member of the service and will join an established team of Clinical Psychologists, Advanced Practitioners, CBT Therapist, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Mentors.
About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. 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.
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their careers, in line with the Culture of Compassionate Care. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation. These principles will recognise the need to: Promote safe practices Value the aims of service users Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
QualificationsEssential- An honours degree in that satisfies the British Psychological Society criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
Desirable- As in essential criteria, also the following are desirable: Post graduate training in areas relevant to psychological practice, mental health, learning disability, neurodiversity and/or research design and analysis
ExperienceEssential- The post holder should have experience of: Work experience in a health or care setting supporting autistic people and/or people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties Research methodology, data collection, analysis and report writing
Desirable- As in essential criteria, also the following are desirable: Previous experience working therapeutically with autistic service users and their families Experience of diagnostic / neuropsychological assessment Experience designing and conducting large scale research, audit or service evaluations
KnowledgeEssential- The post holder should have: Knowledge of a broad range of psychological theories and the application of these with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Desirable- As in essential criteria, also the following are desirable: Knowledge of psychological therapies and their application Knowledge of NICE guidelines relevant to the role Knowledge of policies and legislation relevant to the role
SkillsEssential- The post holder should have: Excellent interpersonal skills High level communication skills - verbal and written - with professionals, service users and their families Good time management skills
Desirable- As in essential criteria, also the following are desirable: Proficient IT skills Ability to communicate sensitive information to children, young people and families
OtherEssential- The post holder should have: Be self-motivated and enthusiastic Have the ability to work autonomously within the scope of this role Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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