Vacancy Introduction
Two exciting roles have arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologists within the Infant Mental Health Service (IMHS) and Therapeutic Social Work Team (TSWT). These posts are ideal for candidates passionate about supporting the wellbeing of children, young people and families. They offer excellent opportunities to further develop an understanding of the impact of trauma and early adverse care experiences on attachment and development, and to work systemically with family and professional networks around a child.
We are seeking candidates who take an innovative and flexible approach, work well in teams and have excellent interpersonal skills. It is important to have strong organisational skills, manage a varied workload and be competent in the use of Microsoft software. The roles involve using research skills for the purpose of service evaluation.
You will be supported through regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist. Prior experience as an Assistant Psychologist and within a child/family service are desirable. The postholder will have an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology.
Please answer the question ‘What does a trauma-informed approach mean when working with babies, children and families?’ within 300 words in the ‘Experience’ section.
Applications are considered against both roles; candidates can offer a preference at interview.
This advert will close on Tuesday 11 August. Expected interview date: Thursday 27 August.
Key duties
IMHS:
- Co-delivering training to practitioners working with infants and families
- Promotion and dissemination of research and IMHS information
- Supporting direct work with families in the antenatal, postnatal and early childhood periods; supporting the parent-infant relationship, partners and relevant caregivers to promote infant wellbeing
- Opportunities to co-facilitate reflective case discussion sessions and consultations
- Working collaboratively with colleagues in maternity services, health visiting, and children’s services across the region. Additionally to build good working links with mental health services, social care and the voluntary sector
- Attending service meetings, data support and entry, completing evaluations and audits and helping to write reports for key stakeholders
TSWT:
- Supporting the development of formulations which draw on a range of theories,
- Conducting psychological/neurodevelopmental assessments,
- Supporting the development of Trauma Informed Care,
- Supporting the delivery of a Compassion-Focussed Therapy Informed Group for Young People
- Supporting other evaluation and audit activities and service developments within the team,
- Working to share the key messages of the TSWT within an interagency system
- There may be opportunities to access training to develop clinical skills to support the delivery of direct clinical work using the core team models of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.
For further information please contact Gemma Chadderton (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Infant Mental Health Service) 0113 843 0841, 07511 047263, gemma.dyble@nhs.net or Rebecca Curran (Clinical Psychologist, Therapeutic Social Work Team) 07851 103146, rebecca.curran@leeds.gov.uk
This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
