Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience



YOUR APPLICATION



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Job overview

We are looking to recruit two band 4

Assistant Psychologist

to work in the Suffolk Children and Young People's Eating Disorders Service.



These posts are a fixed-term contract for two years commencing in September 2025. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, motivated, committed to personal and professional development and able to engage with young people with complex mental health difficulties and their families. They will be working as part of a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team under direct supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.



Please note one role is based in Ipswich and the other based in Bury St Edmunds.


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Main duties of the job

The remit of the team is to work with young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties in the context of an eating disorder and associated levels of risk. We take a systemic and recovery-oriented approach to understanding and working youth mental health, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT and DBT.



This role will involve providing low intensity, structured interventions; developing and coordinating therapeutic resources within the team; supporting Lead Practitioners in their therapeutic work with clients; co-facilitating workshops and groups; carrying out clinical evaluation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) and audit; and supporting with clinical research.



Experience working with young people or families within mental health would be beneficial.


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Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about

Benefits included with this role are:-


NHS pension Agile working opportunities a comprehensive in house & external training programmes Generous Relocation/Removal Package starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is community based and may involve independent travel to often rural locations. The post holder will therefore need a driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

As described above, delivering brief interventions

such as 'living with emotions', 'sleep' and 'anxiety management'.

Completing 5P formulation work with Nursing staff.



Completing all clinical paperwork in a timely manner.



Detailed job description and main responsibilities see first section and job description.



This role will include regular supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.




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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

A BPS accredited degree in Psychology ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of quantitative research #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of research in the NHS ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows #####

Desirable criteria

Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues. ####

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Knowledge of mental health An understanding of psychology applied to health care #####

Desirable criteria

An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)

FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.



Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.


The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.


This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of 16 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.


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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.