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    Band 5 Assistant Psychologist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job Title: Band 5 Assistant Psychologist - BIPOLAR SERVICE at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

    This position is for an assistant psychologist to support the delivery of the Cognitive Remediation (CRT) in Bipolar (CRiB2) Trial on behalf of BSMHFT. The main focus will be delivering the study intervention to individuals with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, supporting consent and recruitment.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Raise awareness of CRT and CRiB2 in BSMHFT
    • Engage service users, obtaining informed clinical consent
    • Manage and store collected information adhering to ethical requirements
    • Liaise with local clinical and academic teams supporting the trial
    • Assist in the delivery and implementation of CRiB2
    • Collect and analyze data, produce reports using IT and statistical programs
    • Provide psychological assessments based on data interpretation
    • Deliver the CRiB2 intervention as per the protocol
    • Attend meetings to encourage and support trial delivery
    • Update health records to ensure care providers are informed of the person's research status

    About Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust:

    Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Comprising 4000 staff members, our mission is to improve mental health wellbeing and cater to the needs of 70,000 individuals annually. We offer a variety of mental healthcare services in Birmingham, Solihull, and nationally, with a strong focus on research and innovation.

    If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and seek a supportive and inclusive work environment, our team awaits your contribution.

    Qualifications:

    Essential

  • Degree in Psychology or 1st
  • Desirable

  • Post degree qualification in Psychology/Psychological practice
  • Experience:

    Essential

  • Experience working with individuals with mental health issues in a health/social care setting
  • Paid work as an assistant psychologist providing direct care
  • Desirable

  • Experience in psychological assessment and therapy
  • Experience working with individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder
  • Work experience in a multidisciplinary team or with severe mental illness (SMI)
  • Skills:

    Essential

  • Strong written communication skills
  • Understanding the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Desirable

  • Formal or informal training in communication skills and therapeutic techniques
  • Personal Qualities:

    Essential

  • Effective interaction with staff from all disciplines
  • Ability to build relationships with individuals with mental health issues
  • Independently and flexibly work with supervision
  • Commitment to involving service users and carers
  • Willingness to travel between sites
  • Desirable

  • Interest in working with individuals with mental health issues, particularly bipolar disorder
  • Aspire to grow skills and career in clinical psychology


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