Job Summary
Laurel ward 16 mixed sex bedded unit acute Inpatient service in Shrewsbury provides a service to people admitted to hospital with acute mental health difficulties. Team members work with service users, family caregivers and professional carer's. The team consists of psychiatric nurses, support workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists. The assistant psychologist will perform a range of duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist

Main Duties of the Job

• To assist in the provision of a clinical psychology service to clients referred to the inpatients service.
• To work independently according to a plan agreed with the Ward Manager and Ward Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
• To undertake psychological assessments and a clinical history from newly-referred clients including observation, self-report measures, rating scales, and interviews with patients and significant others
• To participate in regular supervision with one or more qualified clinical staff.
• To help recover service provision following COVID-19 related disruption
• To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups
• To support colleagues within inpatients mental health services for example via one-to-one or group intervention.
• To provide input to, as required, therapeutic groups (including on digital platforms)
• To review case files, depositions etc. where appropriate, analysing that information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.

About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Person Specification
Essential

• A First or Upper Second honours degree in psychology OR lower class with a post-graduate qualification e.g.: Masters degree.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, research design and analysis.
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems and or substance and alcohol misuse
• Experience of working with a Multidisciplinary team

This 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.