We are excited to offer a Higher Assistant Psychologist post within the Memory Assessment Service at Alexander House in Knaresborough. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the clinical work of psychologists within the service, including administering standardised assessments, scoring and interpreting test data, and other duties that directly impact upon patient care. The post holder will be well supported by our friendly team and given regular clinical supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist and will be supported with their development goals e.g. further clinical training.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a post holder who will thrive amongst the multi-disciplinary team of professionals to assess, plan and provide patient care. You will work within a team of Registered Mental Health nurses, Support worker, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, as well as wider partner agencies including primary care services, social care and voluntary sector agencies.
We offer robust supervision arrangements and a comprehensive induction and workforce development plan with a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practices.
You will be required to be innovative and flexible. We require the post holders to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices and reflect the trust values of Responsibility, Respect, and Compassion.
We would encourage candidates to contact us for an informal discussion.
About us
We invest in your training and development. All staff who join TEWV will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme.
Continuous professional development is important to TEWV. Once you are comfortable in your new role, you and your manager will work collaboratively to form a Personal Development Plan (PDP/appraisal), your personal career aspirations are taken into account and the trust will provide you with the resources you need to develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
There will also be a requirement to provide short-term interventions one-to-one and in a group setting to patients who are in receipt of Home-Based Treatment as an alternative to Hospital admission.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in psychology
2. Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
3. Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
1. Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, youth work, work with offenders, and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
1. Experience working as a psychology assistant (or equivalent)
2. Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary)
3. Previous involvement in clinical audit, research, or service evaluation.
4. Experience using statistical software packages e.g. SPSS
5. Experience of using psychometric assessments
Knowledge
Essential
1. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
2. Understanding of confidentiality.
3. An understanding of the application of psychology to health care
4. Knowledge of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
Skills
Essential
1. Ability to relate therapeutically to the needs of clients and in a way that addresses psychological resistance
2. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service
3. Utilise psychometric tests competently
4. Statistical analysis
5. Record keeping
6. Ability to lead a therapy group session (within agreed timescale)
7. Plan and organise effectively to meet required timescales
8. Use approved breakaway techniques
Personal attributes
Essential
1. Committed to continual quality and service improvement
2. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing or emotive circumstances
3. Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
4. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
5. Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative and making decisions appropriately
6. Able to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team
7. Committed to continual quality and service improvement
8. Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
9. Committed to promoting a positive image of the service
10. Self-aware and committed to continual personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from clinical supervision
Desirable
1. Intention to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alexander House
Ash Tree Road
Knaresborough
HG5 0UB
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