Job summary To support and enhance the professional psychological care of children and young people within the service, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. This role is based within the Core CAMHS Team. To work autonomously within professional guidelines. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Clinical: 1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including: neuropsychological tests; self-report measures; rating scales; direct and indirect structured observations; and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. 2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist in community settings. 3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. 4. To work with other staff to assess children and young people, and contribute towards multi-disciplinary reviews. 5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. 6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. 7. To communicate professionally and effectively and to use interpersonal skills effectively with clients. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF596-ACS Job locations Newland House Campbell St Northampton NN1 3EB Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Experience Essential oEvidence of working practice as an assistant where risk assessment a reduction play an essential component of the role. oContinuing supervision in line with registering body requirements for continuing professional development. oMaintenance of current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct. oDemonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Desirable oEvidence of continuing professional development. oProven post qualification experience of working in community settings. oExperience of service development. Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Person Specification Experience Essential oEvidence of working practice as an assistant where risk assessment a reduction play an essential component of the role. oContinuing supervision in line with registering body requirements for continuing professional development. oMaintenance of current specific professional and legal standards of practice in accordance with professional codes of conduct. oDemonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Desirable oEvidence of continuing professional development. oProven post qualification experience of working in community settings. oExperience of service development. Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Newland House Campbell St Northampton NN1 3EB Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)