Assistant Psychologist

3. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups orclinical projects. 4. To work with other staff to assess or support service users in thecommunity as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision.

5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework ofunderstanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the 16-17 year old IAPT service, across all settings where care takes place. IT Responsibilities (clinical): 1. To create graphs or charts to summarise data on individualinterventions or treatment programmes.

2. To assist in producing visual material or user friendly information forinterventions with clients. Teaching, Training and Supervision: 1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinicalsupervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHSover and above that provided within the principle service area wherethe post holder is employed. 3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychologicalcare. Management, Recruitment and Service Development: 1. To assist in the design and implementation of service developmentprojects within the service as required.

2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned anddiscussed. 3. It will be a requirement of this role to participate in job planning which forms a key part of the working practices of qualified psychological therapists and practitioners.

**Research and Service Evaluation**: 1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and researchprojects. 2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports andsummaries, using IT and statistical programmes 3.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research toassist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice inindividual work and work with other team members. General: 1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highestprofessional standards of practice, through (1) active participation ininternal and external CPD training and development programmes, inconsultation with the post holders professional and team/operationalmanager(s), and (2) adherence to any local specialty standards. 2.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professionals codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. 3. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. 4.

To undertake specific administrative duties as required. 5. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, thismay be required from time to time by the 16-17 year old IAPT Lead.