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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.86 (32.5 hours per week) WTE Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join a new NIHR-funded clinical trial: RAPID (Remote Approaches to Psychosocial Intervention Delivery). The trial will test the effectiveness of different psychological interventions to reduce suicidal ideation in patients attending Crisis Teams. You’ll deliver one trial intervention (SAFETEL) in line with the treatment manual and study protocol, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist/ psychological therapist. The post is funded initially for 12 months and likely to be extended to 37 months.
You’ll be a psychology graduate with a 2.1 degree or above (BPS accredited), knowledge of evidence-based psychological approaches to suicidal ideation, knowledge of safety planning and crisis management, and the ability to engage patients attending secondary mental health care services at a time of crisis.
Patients are likely to have diagnoses such as schizophrenia and related
diagnoses.
You’ll require the ability to travel between sites within NHS GG&C; this
post requires a valid driving licence and access to own or other independent means of transport, and flexibility to work some irregular hours occasionally to fit with participant availability.
This post may close early, if/when a maximum of 70 applications are received.
Working Hours within Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to be agreed on appointment
Informal Contact
Andrew Gumley, Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 07900 691091