NHS
Psychology Assistant
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Job Description
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Job summary
ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE
Treat more than just symptoms and develop more than just your clinical skills
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
As the assistant psychologist working at Derwent IRC you will support and enhance the psychological care of detainees covered by Practice Plus Group Healthcare team. You will provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist working independently according to a plan agreed in supervision within a Trauma Informed framework and in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Your role is to provide bespoke and evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of a complex and culturally diverse population.
Main duties of the job
To apply for this role you must have worked in a paid job as an Assistant Psychologist for at least one year and accessed direct clinical supervision with a qualified psychologist.. Academically, you must have achieved a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Psychology with entitlement to graduate basis of membership with the British Psychological Society. A master degree is not required but would be an advantage of this to this role. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework 1:1 clinical supervision with a qualified psychologist Peer supervision with the national team of Assistant Psychologists Internal CPD session with PPG Psychology team Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Youll receive an annual salary up to 30,600 per annum- depending on experience. It doesnt stop there we also offer: Company pension scheme Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning need 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
Derwentside IRC is an Immigration Removal Centre based in Consett, County Durham, England. It is a 25 minute drive to Durham, and 30 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Our model of care is our Wellbeing Approach a Trauma Informed, integrated, comprehensive approach in recognition of the fact that detainees are a socially-excluded group with healthcare needs which are complex and often associated with poor outcomes. It adopts the premise that no single health/wellbeing factor can be taken in isolation of other motivational issues which might impact a persons care.
The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 people in these secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their history.
Practice Plus Groups mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values are;
Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.
Date posted
25 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,775 to £30,600 a year up to 30,600 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
8111
Job locations
Derwentside IRC
Corbridge Road
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 6QY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE
Treat more than just symptoms and develop more than just your clinical skills
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
As the assistant psychologist working at Derwent IRC you will support and enhance the psychological care of detainees covered by Practice Plus Group Healthcare team. You will provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist working independently according to a plan agreed in supervision within a Trauma Informed framework and in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Your role is to provide bespoke and evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of a complex and culturally diverse population.
Job responsibilities
ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE
Treat more than just symptoms and develop more than just your clinical skills
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
As the assistant psychologist working at Derwent IRC you will support and enhance the psychological care of detainees covered by Practice Plus Group Healthcare team. You will provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist working independently according to a plan agreed in supervision within a Trauma Informed framework and in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Your role is to provide bespoke and evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of a complex and culturally diverse population.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Derwentside IRC
Corbridge Road
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 6QY
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Derwentside IRC
Corbridge Road
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 6QY
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (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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