Assistant Clinical Psychologist (Band 4) - Clinical Psychology - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust – Derby, Derbyshire
To support the clinical psychology assessment of children within the service across all sectors of care providing psychological assessment under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the department’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
To support the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and young people in an acute paediatric setting. These children have often been admitted to the Paediatric wards because of complex health conditions, and/or mental health difficulties.
1. Under the close supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, this post will support the psychological assessment, risk assessment, care planning and delivery of interventions to manage issues related to physical health, mental health and wellbeing whilst children are inpatients.
2. To work according to a plan agreed with a qualified Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the department’s policies and procedures.
3. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and collection of statistics work where appropriate.
4. To ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, and the child’s welfare is always paramount.
Closing date of applications: 17 November 2024
Interview date: 4 December 2024
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
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