An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate psychology graduate to join the Psychological Services for Older People in South Essex as an assistant psychologist. This post offers the opportunity to develop skills in the development and implementation of psychological group interventions for people experiencing mental health difficulties, the delivery of neuropsychological assessments to people referred to our memory assessment services and to contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development through audit and research. The successful candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, have the chance to work alongside other assistant psychologists and attend continuous professional development groups. Weekly clinical supervision with qualified psychologists will be provided.
We would like to recruit staff who are passionate about working with Older People. However, prior experience is not necessary. The successful applicant must have an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology of at least a 2:1 and eligibility for a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to be able to travel due to the geographical area covered our services, unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, which prevents you from driving. A high degree of clerical accuracy and ease with numbers is also required.
- An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems
- Knowledge of research methods, data collection, audits, etcs, An understanding of psychology applied to health care setting
- Knowledge of current DOH policies with regards to mental health
- High standard of report writing, An understanding of the needs of others with mental health problems/dementia
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Literate in IT skills
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload, Experience of paid work in direct care provision with older people
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment, Ability to interact effectively with staff from all discipline
- Ability to interact with vulnerable others (including those with a diagnosis of mental health problems or dementia).
- An ability to work with diversity
- Personal qualities, enthusiasm, values and commitment to older people
- Shares EPUT values
- Able to complete tasks in a timely fashion, Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately
- Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings etc. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.