Assistant Psychologist

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to work in the speciality of Community Adolescent Forensic Mental Health. The service provides forensic mental health consultation, assessment, treatment and psychological interventions to young people under the age of 18 years who present with high risk/high harm behaviours to others. The service is based at Acklam Road Hospital in Middlesbrough however we work across the whole of Durham and Tees Valley. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the team in the delivery of adolescent forensic mental health services; supporting the development of the service and contributing to the provision of excellent, accessible care. The successful candidate will have a motivation to supporting young people and an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the changing demands of the service and our young people. Main duties will include: Audit and evaluation of the serviceData collection and analysisIndirect patient careAssisting in formulation and consultationSupporting assessment and intervention with young people Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010., Working for Tees, Esk & Wear Valley comes with a variety of staff benefits including the opportunity for us to consider more flexible ways of working, a lease car scheme, continuous development, and training opportunities. In return the successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular management, clinical and caseload supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Colleagues who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the team.
  
  Essential
• Degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience Essential
• Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language), An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
• Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
• Competence in managing research database and statistics
Desirable
• An understanding of forensic Children mental health
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in forensic setting.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience Essential
• Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language), An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
• Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
• Competence in managing research database and statistics
Desirable
• An understanding of forensic Children mental health
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in forensic setting.
  
  We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.