• Job Description

  Req#: C9327-23-0425

  Job summary

  CSTRs are a sentencing option for the courts and will offer therapies to address the health vulnerabilities of our client group which will include primary mental health problems as well as working in conjunction with our local drug and alcohol misuse services.

  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, passionate and creative team providing high quality evidence based psychological interventions to clients.

  Main duties of the job

  The role of the Psychology Assistant within the CSTR Service includes:

  Working under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant to assess clients within a court setting and liaising with partner agencies. Delivering low level psychological interventions to individuals, or groups of service users who present with a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, OCD, and trauma. Clients may have neurodiversity and dual diagnosis.

  Working alongside the Gloucestershire Liaison & Diversion Service for the provision of assessment of health needs of individuals within the Criminal Justice System.

  Assisting in clinically related administration, administer questionnaires or standardised psychometric tests, conduct audits, collect data and statistics, complete post-treatment reports.

  Maintaining a professional relationship with our local Magistrates Court, Crown Court, Probation Services, drug & alcohol services and Women's Centre.

  Providing training to criminal justice agencies where appropriate.

  Completing audit, service evaluation, contributing to research and project work as indicated.

  Supervising junior members of staff

  About us

  Psychological services in Gloucestershire:

  There is a diverse and enthusiastic group of psychological practitioners (Clinical Psychologists, Arts Therapists, Nurse Behaviour Therapists) in a range of teams in Working Age Adult, Child & Adolescent, Later Life and Learning Disability services. As well as being embedded within teams, the successful candidates would have opportunity to join colleagues in specialist supervision groups, special interest groups and service development projects. Continuing professional development is supported and encouraged.

  We link with Bath University to take Doctoral Clinical Psychology trainees on placement; and support their teaching programme and research projects. We also offer undergraduate psychology placements.

  Date posted

  14 June 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  327-23-567

  Job locations

  CSTR Service, Montpellier Unit, Wotton Lawn

  Horton Road

  Gloucester

  GL1 3WL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Ideal Candidate

  You will need at least a 2:1 degree in psychology and BPS Graduate Membership, an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health, neurodiversity and substance misuse problems.

  You will have had previous experience of working in a health, social care setting or mental health setting.

  You will have good verbal and written communication skills, to enable you to complete reports for partner agencies as well as deliver assessment, formulation and psychological interventions to clients

  Experience carrying out research and working with clients within a forensic field is desired, but not a necessity. Tailored induction and training will be provided to enable you to work effectively

  At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

  Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

  Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

  Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

  Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Ideal Candidate

  You will need at least a 2:1 degree in psychology and BPS Graduate Membership, an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health, neurodiversity and substance misuse problems.

  You will have had previous experience of working in a health, social care setting or mental health setting.

  You will have good verbal and written communication skills, to enable you to complete reports for partner agencies as well as deliver assessment, formulation and psychological interventions to clients

  Experience carrying out research and working with clients within a forensic field is desired, but not a necessity. Tailored induction and training will be provided to enable you to work effectively

  At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

  Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

  Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

  Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

  Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
  • Evidence of training / CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism
  • Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist.
  • Experience of using psychological assessments, formulations, risk assessments and care planning.
  • Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach (e.g. CBT)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
  • Evidence of training / CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to work in the specialism
  • Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist.
  • Experience of using psychological assessments, formulations, risk assessments and care planning.
  • Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach (e.g. CBT)

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  CSTR Service, Montpellier Unit, Wotton Lawn

  Horton Road

  Gloucester

  GL1 3WL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  CSTR Service, Montpellier Unit, Wotton Lawn

  Horton Road

  Gloucester

  GL1 3WL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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