Role Overview & Specifications

Are you a recent graduate in psychology looking to jumpstart your career in a cutting-edge field? Then look no further! Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an assistant psychologist to be a part of a ground-breaking project on the innovative use of psychological therapies and resources.



We've secured a block contract with a leading provider of digital therapies and are seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct an evaluation of the impact of this new service on our service users' wellbeing and on wider services. This is a unique chance to gain first-hand experience of new ways of working according to the NHS Long-Term plan, partnership with third sector, and research experience on a big scale evaluation project.



Don't miss out on the opportunity to be at the forefront of digital therapy evaluation within the NHS and be a part of shaping the future of mental health care. Apply now!



As an assistant psychologist at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust, you will have the opportunity to take on a variety of exciting and challenging responsibilities. Your main duties will include:




  • Conducting research and evaluations on the impact of digital therapies on our service users and wider services

  • Networking and communicating with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback

  • Prioritizing and managing tasks effectively to meet project deadlines

  • Being proactive and taking initiative to drive the project forward

  • Providing insights and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of digital therapies in the NHS.


This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital therapy evaluation within the NHS and shape the future of mental health care. This position is open to both a secondment or a fixed-term appointment.



Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.



Benefits



Benefits included with this role are: -


  • NHS pension

  • a comprehensive in house & external training programmes

  • career progression

  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)

  • staff physio service

  • NHS discounts and many more

  • Relocation packages.


Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!



Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.



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About Norfolk And Suffolk Nhs Foundation Trust

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