Assistant Psychologist

This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only

The post is based at New Horizon, which is a very accessible via the main routes and is close to local amenities.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has worked on an acute mental health care setting and who is motivated to work in a high demand and clinically exciting service. The ideal candidate will be someone who truly values the opportunities that the mental health professionals have in assisting people going through difficult times in their lives. They will have a psychology degree and be familiar with psychological models. The post holder will be under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

The team is very supportive with many very experienced practitioners from different clinical backgrounds. We share a passion for experiencing different cultures through their cuisines and when COVID-19 rules permit, we share our culinary skills through work lunches.

• Attending MDT meeting to become aware of cases where a psychology review is needed
• Checking IAPTus to establish if someone is already under Talking Therapies
• Discuss cases in AP supervision
• See patients face-to-face or assess over the phone; jointly review with principal psychologist
• Attend patients visits with other members of the team
• Make phone calls to patients for follow up
• Liaison with other services

The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Psychology degree
• Experience working on a secondary care setting
• Compassionate and caring
• Likes working in a team

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, & we have a highly skilled & engaged workforce.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible working opportunities & a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity & adoption leave for eligible staff
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support & advice for staff.

We are committed to equal opportunities & welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people & vulnerable adults and requires all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people & vulnerable adults. A smoke free policy is in operation & smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.