Job overview
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients admitted on to the acute mental health wards at Hellesdon Hospital. Providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures. Providing intervention via both one to one and group work. To assist in clinically related administration, teaching and project work. To take part in research; to collect, input and analyse routine data and to report this to clinical teams, managers and others; to liaise with clinical teams across the directorate.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out protocol based psychological assessments of patients, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and others involved in their care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
* To assist in the formulation and delivery of patient care involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patient’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
* Where required and appropriate, to assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
* Where required and appropriate, to prepare psychology reports, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
* Where required and appropriate, to attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BPS accredited degree in Psychology
Desirable criteria
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in an inpatient setting
* Experience of working as an assistant psychologist
* Experience of working as an assistant practitioner or support worker
* Experience of working within a community mental health team
Research
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate research knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate research qualification
* Experience of working as a research assistant
* Experience of research within the NHS
Equal Opportunities
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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