Assistant Psychologist - Adult Inpatient

We are seeking Assistant Psychologists to support the work of our Psychologists and our multi-disciplinary teams on our adult inpatient psychiatric wards. The wards are based in the Luton area and are on several separate sites so ability to travel between wards is required., They will support the work of the qualified Psychologists which will include carrying out or assisting in assessments, functional analysis and positive behavior support planning, and facilitating psychological skills groups running on the wards under supervision. The Assistant Psychologist will also support the Quality Improvement projects running on the wards. The Assistant Psychologist will work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

In addition, they will be expected to assist in clinically related administration, collection of statistics, and carrying out audit and/or research projects. Further specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, and may vary occasionally as service needs/priorities change.

The work is undertaken with the inpatient facilities in the Trust and occasionally across a range of community resources.

The post also involves working alone, in accordance with Trust's policies and procedures. There is a risk of exposure to verbal and physical aggression. Training in Breakaway Techniques is required.

The successful applicants will have completed and been awarded a first or upper second class (2:1) honours degree in Psychology which confers eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. They should have experience of supporting and facilitating groups under supervision of a psychologist. They will also have a strong academic record with excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT literacy skills and skills in data collection and evaluation.

We are also looking for people who have experience of working with and engaging positively and sensitively with people with serious mental health difficulties and their support networks. The ability to work collaboratively with other professions is a central part of the post in order to provide holistic care within a biopsychosocial model and a culture of trauma-informed care.

Please note that interviews will be in person on the date advertised and successful candidates should be able to start the full time post by mid-June.

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.