Main area: Diabetes Research
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term: 24 months (Until end of M3 clinical trial (est Feb 2027))
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref: 358-6808395-ESM
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester General Hospital
Town: Leicester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
Assistant Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work/life balance.
Job overview
An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a part-time Assistant Psychology role. The M3 programme is an NIHR-funded programme aiming to develop and test a multi-factorial intervention in adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes (aged 16-40 years). The successful applicant will be based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working closely with Clinical and Chartered Psychologists to contribute to the delivery of psychology alongside a full MDT. This role will be part of the delivery of a holistic and person-centered intervention, part of a wider research programme, the M3 programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Psychologist are varied, but will focus on assisting with the provision of tailored psychological care to young adults (16-45 years) living with type 2 diabetes and multiple long-term conditions (individual intervention). Other responsibilities may include attending MDT meetings, clinical audit, and research-related tasks such as assisting with grant writing and dissemination.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
Experience
* Experience working with people with chronic health conditions
* Experience of therapeutic work in a relevant area to the post
Communication and relationship skills
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to support individuals who may be experiencing significant distress
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Proven ability to undertake duties in a confidential and sensitive manner using tact and diplomacy where necessary
Skills
* Flexibility
* High level of personal and professional credibility
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Good IT skills, including ability to use clinical systems (such as SystmOne) and Microsoft Office
Planning and organisation skills
* Ability to prioritise
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to drive/travel and work in various places e.g. to attend meetings
Other requirements specific to the role
* Ability to withstand exposure to emotional or distressing circumstances
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
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