Assistant Psychologist

3 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a band 5 assistant psychologist time for a one year period. The person appointed will join the large, friendly child health psychology team at UHS. The assistant psychologist will be involved in supporting the work of the team, specifically in running therapeutic groups for children and young people (Tree of Life groups and Putting Pain in its Place groups). They will also support the work of our staff support psychologists for Division C.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must have a first class honours or upper second class honours psychology degree and some prior experience of working as an assistant psychologist. The role requires someone who engages well with children and young people and who enjoys working as a member of a collaborative team. Clinical supervision and opportunities for development are provided in a very supportive learning environment.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential


  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential


  • A First Class Honours Degree in Psychology or an Upper Second Class Degree
  • Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable


  • Further postgraduate training in research design and analysis.
  • Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
  • Further training or MSc in associated/related field

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential


  • Experience as an Assistant Psychologist, HCA or equivalent

Desirable


  • Previous work with children and young people
  • Experience with clinical neuropsychological assessment, standardised test administration, scoring and interpretation
  • Record of publication in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
  • Experience in carrying out statistical analyses
  • Basic knowledge of common sleep conditions such as circadian rhythm disorders and behavioural insomnias
  • Understanding of sleep investigations such as actigraphy and polysomnography

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential


  • High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people and families living with sleep problems.
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a sleep context.
  • High standard of report writing
  • Experience of using a range of software, e.g. for databases or data-analysis, information searches etc.
  • An understanding of psychology applied to health care

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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