Psychological Assistant

7 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Priory Healthcare Full time

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We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

Priory Hospital Cardiff is a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, sensory area, patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas.

The service provides bespoke treatment packages across three wards for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit provides a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced mutli-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.

We are looking for a Psychological Assistant to join the team at Priory Hospital Cardiff.

The role of the Psychological Assistant is to work closely with the Psychologist to undertake assessments and interventions (both individual and group-based), support the Psychologist in undertaking research, teaching and training, reflective practice and staff support sessions.

There are plenty of opportunities and learning in the role to gain experience in working towards professional training.

The role will also include evaluation of the progress of the patient; documentation of interventions via clinical notes; being involved in reducing restrictive interventions (including being involved in managing incidents of violence and aggression where required).

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual with good communications skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of the people we care for.

Qualification - A degree in Psychology or another relevant degree.

Experience - experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with patients with mental health diagnosis or challenging behaviours would be desirable. However, there will be training and learning opportunities. Clinical work will be supervised by a qualified Psychologist.



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