Assistant Psychologist

6 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

**Job Title**: Assistant Psychologist Band: 4 Directorate: Specialist Services Department: Older Persons Mental Health Services Base: Exeter Responsible To: Professional Lead, Devon Memory Service Job Purpose The principal purpose of the role is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people in receipt of services by Devon Partnership Trust Memory Service. This will be achieved in this post by: Providing a Psychology service to the Devon Memory Service as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services in Devon Partnership Trust. Implement specific assessment and psychological interventions and provide advice and consultancy to patients, family members, carers and professionals under the supervision and management of the Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will be line managed by the Devon Memory Service Professional Lead and supported by senior colleagues within the local Older Persons Mental Health team.

**The post holder will be expected**: to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their knowledge and clinical skills with this client group to work independently within a defined managed and occupational context. to work within professional guidelines and Devon Partnership Trust procedures and protocols. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society. Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills Clients, family and carers To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotionally disturbed.

To foster a positive approach to the integrated mental health and wellbeing service and to enable effective negotiation. Analytical and Judgemental Skills The post-holder will recognise own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience, and practice within this, acting as a positive role model, and seek support as required. To make informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising when to seek further advice from a registered practitioner. To take part and be aware of Health and Safety matters as appropriate.

The post holder will present punctually for duty in a professional manner, correctly dressed according to Trust Policy. Planning and Organisational Skills To plan and prioritise own workload, balancing the demands of patient care, support and guidance of carers and professionals, service research and development activities. To provide psychology knowledge to the multi-professional planning, development and marketing of mental health and wellbeing services. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Assessment & intervention To undertake assessments, and deliver treatment plans within a supervised context for individuals, carers, families and groups.

To demonstrate awareness of diversity issues. Consultation & guidance To provide advice, guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation The post holder is responsible for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines, working within clearly defined occupational procedures. Policy & service To follow policy guidance in own role and to comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Research and Development To undertake service-relevant research and development activity agreed within the psychology service. To organise personal or service led research and development activities, as required. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Careful use of equipment. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g.

Develop and maintain information systems as required including relevant and accurate notes on electronic care records. Ensure information resources including the Intranet are consulted regularly to maintain a current knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety initiatives. Ensure information is shared with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner. Responsibility for Research and Development To take part in research projects and audit when required to do so.

Freedom to Act To work within the Trust operational policies and service specifications of the teams. To organise and take responsibility for own work and caseload under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist and within standard protocols. Any Other Specific Tasks Required To ensure all clinical care and treatment provided by psychologists is carried out under appropriate supervision and leadership. To ensure that all psychologists continuously update the skills and techniques relevant to their clinical work.

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