Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The role of the Assistant Psychologist at the Chapman Barker Unit will be to work under the supervision of the qualified clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, within a busy inpatient detoxification unit. The post holder will have a role in the assessment, formulation and delivery of psychosocial interventions to patients, including those who are experiencing severe distress. They will administer and score neuro psychological assessment measures, and contribute to report writing They will also contribute to the provision of a psychologically informed service for those who have experienced trauma and adversity.. This can include supporting delivery of training, supervision and consultancy to the service and liaison with partner agencies. The postholder will work as part of a wider therapy and multidisciplinary team, however at times will be required to work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologists and within the overall framework of the department and multi-disciplinary team’s policies and procedures

The post holder will be expected to work in the inpatient setting at Prestwich.

 

Main duties of the job

  • To assist with psychological assessments of people referred to the service, including the administration of neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales and semi structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in clients care, all under supervision.

To prepare reports on these findings under supervision and present information to relevant staff.

To deliver structured psychosocial interventions to service users in both individual and group settings, with appropriate supervision.

To attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, ward meetings and to liaise with other staff within the inpatient setting of the unit, representing the views of the psychology service

Person Specification

Education / qualifaction

Essential

  • A first or upper second class honours degree in psychology (or psychology as a main subject), or a lower second with the addition of a higher degree in psychology

Desirable

  • Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a role in a health or social care setting requiring good interpersonal skills and an ability to self-reflect

Desirable

  • Experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals with experience of mental health problems and/or addictions Experience of research evaluation and audit of the application of psychological principles to clinical issues

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).

Closing Date: 14 July 2025

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