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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You need an optimistic attitude, flexibility to work in multi-agency settings, resilience, empathy, and the ability to handle distressing material related to high-risk offenders.
  • You will support psychological care for high-risk service users, conduct assessments, provide interventions, and work in various settings, including prisons and approved premises.

Requirements

  • Applications are welcomed from individuals with an optimistic, realistic attitude to working with individuals who have committed sexual and/or violent offences who also have significant personality difficulties.
  • If you are flexible in outlook, able to work as part of a multi-agency, MDT to manage risk and address psychological needs and are resilient and empathic, you could become part of a welcoming and effective team, committed to helping people make changes.
  • The post holder is expected to work in wide range of settings, including prisons and approved premises, but will be primarily based at the Resettle base, with travel across the Cheshire area.
  • The post holder is expected to work with service users, who can present with high risk of harm to themselves or others and have histories of offending.
  • The postholder will work with potentially distressing material in relation to service users’ personal histories, offending behaviour and risks to self and others.
  • To undertake and/or contribute to psychological assessments of service users’ presentation, needs and risk, which may include a range of psychometric testes, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, carers and others involved in their care or management.
  • The post holder will provide psychological interventions to help support psychological wellbeing.

Responsibilities

  • To support and enhance the professional psychological care and risk management of service users within the service and across all relevant agencies.
  • The post holder is expected to work in wide range of settings, including prisons and approved premises, but will be primarily based at the Resettle base, with travel across the Cheshire area.
  • The post holder is expected to work with service users, who can present with high risk of harm to themselves or others and have histories of offending.
  • The postholder will work with potentially distressing material in relation to service users’ personal histories, offending behaviour and risks to self and others.
  • To undertake and/or contribute to psychological assessments of service users’ presentation, needs and risk, which may include a range of psychometric testes, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, carers and others involved in their care or management.
  • The post holder will provide psychological interventions to help support psychological wellbeing.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Assistant Psychologist role?

The primary focus is to support and enhance professional psychological care and risk management for service users with complex needs due to personality related issues and offending histories.

What kind of service users will the Assistant Psychologist work with?

The Assistant Psychologist will work with individuals who have committed sexual and/or violent offenses and have significant personality difficulties.

Where will the Assistant Psychologist be primarily based?

The Assistant Psychologist will be primarily based at the Resettle base but will travel across the Cheshire area.

What qualifications or experience are needed for the Assistant Psychologist position?

Applicants should have an optimistic, realistic attitude and the ability to work as part of a multi-agency team, addressing psychological needs and managing risks.

Will the role involve working in challenging environments?

Yes, the role may require working in a wide range of settings, including prisons and approved premises, and involves dealing with potentially distressing material related to service users’ histories.

What types of assessments will the Assistant Psychologist be involved in?

The Assistant Psychologist will undertake and/or contribute to psychological assessments, which may include psychometric tests, structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users and others involved in their care.

Is there an opportunity for flexible working?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who can I contact for further details about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Sue Ryan, Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, at sue.ryan@merseycare.nhs.uk or by calling 0151 832 3340.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.