Assistant Psychologist

1 month ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will be line managed by the Consultant Psychologist and receive regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. You will work semi-autonomously within our professional guidelines and within a framework of MDT working. To complete neuropsychological assessments contributing to the differential diagnosis of dementia in the age inclusive Memory Assessment Service under close supervision. This will include test administration, interpretation, report writing and discussing the results with service users and their families.

To be responsible for collating and monitoring the supply of test materials used in the Memory Assessment Service. To either co-facilitate the psychoeducation group for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment or support the work of the Clinical Psychologist on the dementia inpatient ward depending on service needs. To ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with professional code and Trust policy. Liaise with staff in a variety of settings, ensuring that teams are able to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of people with cognitive impairment or dementia in their care.

Attend MDT meetings when required to provide input, learn about patients, agree care plans. Assist in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, NICE guidance and MSNAP accredited care standards. To jointly ensure the service meets the agreed key performance indicators/contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives. Assist in data collection/maintenance of spreadsheets and analysis and the use and analysis of patient reported outcome measures and service user feedback.

To assist with audits. To participate in weekly supervision with a qualified Clinical Psychologist



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