Assistant Psychologist - Intensive Life Skills (ILS)
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2025 |
| Location: | Telford, TF3 4NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9301-25-0602 |
Summary
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The service utilises Structured Clinical Management (SCM) as a core therapeutic model, combining individual and group based interventions. A range of additional therapeutic models are utilised including attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, NET, Mentalisation-Based Treatment, and DBT informed interventions. Therefore a range of experience will be available. The successful candidate will support the running of Structured Clinical Management (SCM) educational skills groups. These are an evidence-based group intervention for clients who struggle with emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and managing relationships. The groups are delivered through both face to face and online therefore the successful candidate having strong ICT skills and being able to communicate effectively with others through technology is essential. The role will also involve supporting the team with service evaluation and audit. There will also be opportunity to work alongside psychology colleagues, and other team members, in the delivery of individual and group based interventions. Regular clinical supervision will be offered by a qualified Clinical Psychologist, along with a range of supervisory and developmental opportunities. Services are provided from locations in both Telford and Shrewsbury and the successful candidate will be expected to work from both sites. For further information please contact Amanda Crawshaw -Amanda.Crawshaw@mpft.nhs.uk, Consultant Psychologist. Alternatively, you can contact Stephanie Leach -Stephanie.leach@mpft.nhs.uk, ILS team manager. 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.