Child Psychology Assistant

3 weeks ago


Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom DCA Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist Child Psychology

Location: Farnham

Pay: Your salary will be paid at the rate of £25,147 to £27,596 a year permanent, full-time.

Company: The Nook Therapy Clinic

Responsible to: Clinical Psychologist
Accountable To: Clinical Psychologist

Our Company
The Nook Therapy Clinic is a specialist healthcare company working to support children, younger people, and their families affected by mental health, Autism, and ADHD conditions to support individuals and families to reach their full potential.

Main Purpose of the Job
The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.

The post holder will produce assessment and intervention professional reports. The majority of the role will include conducting parent Autism and ADI-R interviews, and the post holder will receive training about how to do these.

The post holder will administer Autism and ADHD screening tools and support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.

The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development, and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.

The post holder will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist and will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level, providing compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (upper second-class honours degree or above). Graduate level training includes knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.

Other requirements include:
- The ability to understand the role and contribution of colleagues and collaborate effectively with colleagues from all disciplines and across agencies.
- A high degree of communication skills.
- The ability to plan and organise work, independently within the boundaries agreed with the psychology supervisor.
- The ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to the clinical population served.
- An understanding of psychology applied in a healthcare context.
- Good knowledge and skills in the use of IT and statistical analysis.
- Experience with people with mental health problems, disabilities, or special needs.

Responsibilities for Patient/Client Care
To assist in the implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients' mental health, cognitive impairment, or disability problems, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.

To engage in joint working with other staff to optimise the use of resources and assist with group work contributing to screening procedures, running groups, and evaluating the outcome of sessions.

To utilise agreed outcome measures and service user feedback to refine and develop clinical practice.

Policy and Service Development
To attend appropriate meetings, commenting on issues of service and policy development for The Nook Clinic, and developing an awareness of wider operational and strategic issues.

Freedom to Act
The post-holder works within limits agreed and managed by the clinical supervisor. The use of initiative is required in working independently and prioritising work within these boundaries.

Emotional Effort
High levels of emotional effort are required in dealing with clients who are upset, overwhelmed by events or symptoms, highly anxious, or angry.



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