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Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Ivetsey Bank Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the psychological care of our young people. Located in Staffordshire, Ivetsey Bank Hospital is a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) facility offering specialised, intensive inpatient care and support to children and young people with severe, enduring, and complex mental health conditions. We are dedicated to providing caring, supportive, recovery-focused treatment and we achieve this by working together with our young people, their families and other professionals. Our hospital is part of the wider ACG Mental Health Network and a key partner in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, led by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. We prioritise a clinically led model of care, developed in consultation with doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and other experts in the field, alongside feedback from our young people and their families. Our approach is person-centred, tailored to the unique needs, hopes and challenges of each individual, and we utilise evidence-based practices to inform our treatment and support strategies. We have our own Ofsted registered school on site so our young people can continue with their education while receiving treatment, provided they are well enough to attend. Join our team at Ivetsey Bank Hospital and be part of a compassionate service, dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of young individuals. Apply now to make a difference! Please note: This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.What you'll be working: Our standard working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What you'll be doing: Deliver high-quality care under the guidance of a Practitioner Psychologist. Assist with assessments of inpatients and day patients, contributing to care reviews in preparation for MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings. Ensure all clinical documentation is thorough, accurate, and appropriately filed. Conduct evidence-based literature searches to support the development of best practices. Provide effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Foster and maintain strong working relationships with the multi-disciplinary care team, patients, visitors, and carers. Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights. What you'll have: Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minimum 2:1 (required); eligible for British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Membership. Previous experience within a healthcare environment or working with young people would be advantageous Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice ANest Personal Pensionaccount Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1500by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group#J-18808-Ljbffr