Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for enthusiastic and keen assistant psychologists to join us at Rivington Unit as part of the psychological offer to our acute psychiatric inpatient wards. The post holder will join an evolving acute service where provision of low intensity psychological interventions is a key priority. The post will suit someone who has a strong interest in working with people with significant mental health difficulties.

You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time. We recognise the importance of promoting the professional development of our staff and there will be a number of opportunities to participate in continued professional development including close supervision by qualified psychologists, access to group supervision for trainees and assistants, and access to a regular Assistant Forum as well as Trust wide CPD opportunities.

The Trust has strong links with, and provides placements for, the clinical psychology courses. The Psychological Therapies Training Centre (formerly CBT Training Centre and Salford Cognitive Therapy Training Centre) is part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) and was established in 2000 as part of what was then Mental Health Services of Salford, with the aim of creating a centre of excellence for cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) training in the northwest region.

The post would suit someone with a keen interest in low-intensity psychological interventions delivered both individually and in groups. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating the running of psychologically informed groups on the wards.
• Independently delivering these groups and encouraging other members of the multi-disciplinary team to become engaged in these activities.
• Ensuring psychologically relevant resource material is available to the wards.
• Assisting with assessments/reviews/consultations by administering self-report measures, rating scales, neuropsychological tests, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members, and others involved in clients' care, all under supervision.
• Under clinical supervision, independently implementing time limited psychological interventions, involving creative engagement with clients with complex relational and risk related needs.
• Documenting clinical records in accordance with Trust policy and contributing towards report writing and letter writing.
• Contributing to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, ward meetings and liaising with family/carers, other staff, and agencies.
• Assisting in the planning of appropriate psychological interventions according to the assessment.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. 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.

For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Matthew Paknik-Riley Job title: Principal Psychological Therapist Email address: Matthew.PaknikRiley@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01204 483082 Dr Lee Fitzpatrick Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Divisional Lead lee.fitzpatrick@gmmh.nhs.uk