Job Description

Assistant Psychologist B4 post working in Primary Care Psychology in Shropshire



We are recruiting to posts in our Primary Care Psychology Service in Shropshire: South Shropshire.



The Primary Care Service mainly provides a Group Programme, but also assessment and formulation with some individual intervention for people with serious mental health problems as part of Mental Health Transformation. You would be working with Clinical Associates in Psychology and Peer Support Workers and will receive weekly supervision from Clinical / Counselling Psychologists.



We have an active Assistant Psychologist's Group, regular Care Group Psychology meetings and a strong focus on development and training.



You will provide support to Trainee Clinical Associates in Psychology and qualified psychologists offering psychological and clinical input into the Primary Care Networks in order to meet the needs of people in primary care with complex psychological needs and provide support to general practice and mental health staff working in primary care.



You will liaise with third sector groups to meet needs of local area.



To support and enhance psychological care by assisting qualified practitioners in the delivery and evaluation of cost-effective services that meet Trust and Directorate objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations.



To develop and deliver a group programme for PCN Aligned Psychology



To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.



To work with clients and staff of the primary care and secondary care mental health services. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.



Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.



We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.



We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.



We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



If you would like further information, please read the attached job description and job specification. Alternatively email gillian.roose@mpft.nhs.uk,