Psychology Support Assistant

4 weeks ago

Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Support Assistant to join our team at Cefn Carnau, a forensic low secure Learning Disability hospital. As part of the development of the Psychology service, we are looking to employ a number of Psychology Graduates who will be embedded within the clinical team.

The role is split 30 hours per week as a Health Care Worker assisting service users on the ward with their health and care provision and 7.5 hours protected time working within the Psychology department. You will work alongside the Lead Forensic Psychologist and two Assistant Psychologists on site, supporting with Positive Behavioural Support Plans (PBS), psychometrics, the therapeutic group programme, and low-intensity 1:1 psychological intervention.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the delivery of prescribed interventions to service users under the direct supervision of the Lead Forensic Psychologist.
  • As part of the development of the service, support the Senior Management Team in creating and sustaining a therapeutic culture within which all members of the clinical team will be able to deliver these interventions.
  • Undertake additional assessments and therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups as directed by the Lead Forensic Psychologist.
  • Work as part of the nursing team on the ward in ensuring all needs of the patients are met.
  • Work as a health care worker, which may involve assisting patients in their personal care and any other aspects of patients' health and care provision under the supervision of the nursing team on the ward.
Requirements
  • A BPS-accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR).
  • Be highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident in giving feedback to service users and staff, able to work in a demanding clinical environment, sensitive to the needs of others, capable of giving unconditional positive regard, and responsive to supervision.
About Elysium Healthcare

We are an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

We follow safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and are a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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