Assistant Psychologist - Leigh, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
3 weeks ago
Description
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the servicethrough the delivery of effective and evidence-based assessments and psychological
therapies and other and interventions to service users and their families. To work within the
agreed specialty under the supervision of an appropriately qualified psychologist, with access
to relevant CPD opportunities and work according to a plan agreed with the supervisor, within
the overall framework of the policies and procedures of the team or service. To assist in
clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit
and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Overall, this will require work on a one-to
- one and/or group basis, in a highly emotive atmosphere, necessitating the maintenance of a
high degree of professionalism at all times. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which
respects and values service users and their careers, in line with the Culture of Compassionate
Care and embrace the core values of the organisation.
service users' personal histories and presentation, including risk to self and others. 6. Preparing agreed assessment reports accurately in the accepted format. 7. Where required, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. 8.
Where required, to work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
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