Assistant Clinical Psychologist

1 month ago

King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Clinical Psychologist to join our West Norfolk Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Kings Lynn. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and in various settings, including day services, residential services, supported living, and in people's own homes. This role will enable you to gain varied experience with presentations such as behaviour that challenges, anxiety, depression, dementia, bereavement, and other mental health conditions.

Main Responsibilities
  • Undertake assigned activities under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
  • Work jointly with other professionals
  • Use a multi-disciplinary and research-led approach
  • Contribute to the work of the Community Learning Disabilities Team
About the Role

The Community Learning Disabilities Service has 5 integrated health and social care teams throughout Norfolk who support adults with learning disabilities. We are an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Key Requirements
  • Undertake protocol-based psychological assessments, applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members, and others involved in the clients' care, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
  • Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
  • Plan and prioritise their own workload, with the overall supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
  • Be required to travel between a range of appointment venues in both rural and urban locations.

The post demands periods of concentrated effort, both mental and physical (report writing, assessment sessions). You will be required to have a full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle, or be able to travel independently.

Person Specification
  • Honours degree in psychology - 2:1 or above
  • Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Other related academic qualifications
Experience
  • Experience of working with vulnerable clients
  • Relevant paid or voluntary work
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
  • High-level communication skills using the English language, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate and work in settings where the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
  • Knowledge of National strategies relating to Learning Disabilities
  • Skills in communication, teaching, research, methodology, psychological models, advanced IT
  • Knowledge of client group
  • Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
  • High standards of report writing
  • Area of specialised interest
  • Published research
Personal and People Development
  • Able to manage pressures generated by work/work environment
  • Highly motivated with respect to developing clinical and theoretical skills
  • Able to handle everyday interpersonal situations easily
  • Motivated to develop interpersonal skills further
Personal Attributes
  • Strives to understand each individual patient's total needs
  • Contributes to team goals and objectives
  • Works effectively with partners and agencies
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity with patients and peers
  • Takes responsibility for own performance as well as peers and the team
  • Seeks to improve practice and identify areas of innovation
Other
  • Aware of ethical guidelines
  • Able to participate in and contribute to own clinical supervision
  • Must hold full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle, or able to travel independently
  • A desire to explore a career in Clinical or other Applied Psychology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

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