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Assistant Psychologist

4 months ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Manton Heights ABI Unit Full time

Job summary

Manton Heights ABI unit has an exciting opportunity to jointhe therapy team.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Psychologist withexperience in neurology and brain injury to cover Maternity cover and will be a12month contract.

We are a 12 bedded specialist, neurological rehabilitationservice in Bedford.

Manton Heights ABI Unit offers competitive salary andaccompanying benefits including:

Free on-site parking, uniform, competitive pension, healthassured subscription, training and development opportunities, employeerecognition scheme and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team in a purpose-builtsetting.

The successful candidate will have:

Upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology(or equivalent)

Eligible for Graduate Membership of the BritishPsychological Society

Ability to work flexibly and independently, and showresilience.

Strong motivation and drive to succeed

Experience of working as a member of an MDT team

good communication skills

be dynamic and able to work under pressure

good time management

good communication skills

passion for improving patient experience and enhancing theirlives

manage their own caseload

good documentation skills

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorshipat present

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Including but not limited to:

To undertake protocol basedpsychological assessments of patients applying psychological, includingneuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct andindirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients andothers involved in the patients care.

To assist in the formulation anddelivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or managementof a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professionalpsychologist.

To assist in the co-ordination andrunning of therapeutic groups, or run one-to-one sessions for individuals ifrelevant.

To work with other staff to assessand review patients progress in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.

To assist in the development of apsychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of allpatients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

To attend and contribute toappropriate professional and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Initial & cognitive assessments

Mental capacity assessments.

SOAP notes

report writing

goal setting with patients

MDT working

discharge planning with the MDT team

liaison with external health and social care professionals

About us

Overview of your organisation

We are a small but mighty team who are very passionate aboutproviding specialist rehabilitation to those in our care. Helping our patientsto achieve their goals and regain independence in areas that are important tothem is at the heart of everything do.

We work in partnership with the NHS and work hard tomaintain successful outcomes both for our patients and the service.

We are a diverse team with a multitude of backgrounds.

Our team is welcoming and we have fun together every day andlaughter can often be heard throughout the unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to: Clinical Psychologist and Unit Manager

Purpose of Role:

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service; promote a psychologically informed approach to patients; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of relevant policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit projects, teaching and project work.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Function

Clinical

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients and others involved in the patients care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups, or run one-to-one sessions for individuals if relevant. To work with other staff to assess and review patients progress in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. To attend and contribute to appropriate professional and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines Make use of supervision and training opportunities to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

Management, Recruitment and Service Development

To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.

Service Evaluation

To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes To undertake literature searches and other research to assist qualified psychologists in developing and delivering evidence-based practice.

General Functions

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s). To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC and Manton Heights policies and procedures. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. To undertake specific administrative duties as required To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the role, which may be required from time to time by their Line Manager or Supervisor.

Behavioural Competencies

Behavioural Competencies Core

Puts patients first.

Communicates Effectively

Acts on own initiative

Supports team working.

Behavioural Competencies - Stretch

Understanding others.

Continuously improves self and others.

Technical Competencies

Assessment Primary Level

Formulation Primary level

Intervention Primary Level

Evaluation/ Research Primary Level

Teaching/ Supervision/ Consultation Primary Level

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

Essential Selection Criteria

- Upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology (or equivalent)

- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society

- Experience of working as a member of a team

- Ability to work flexibly and independently, and show resilience.

- Strong motivation and drive to succeed

- Computer skills (word processing and data analysis skills using SPSS)

- Demonstrates an awareness of equality issues and commitments to the aims and objectives of the policy in employment and patient care.

Desirable Selection Criteria

- Relevant post graduate qualification Masters degree in relevant subject

- Awareness or experience of cognitive behavioural therapy through training or experience in relevant clinical interventions

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including ability to confidently present results of assessments at review and other meetings

- Demonstrated experience of working with people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour

- Demonstrated experience of the design, implementation and evaluation of applied psychology interventions

- Demonstrated experience in the administration and scoring of psychometric tests

- Clinical experience of working with mental health difficulties under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist

- Experience in a relevant role, for example, Assistant Psychologist elsewhere, IAPT therapist, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology or equivalent Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society Experience of working as a member of a team Ability to work flexibly and independently, and show resilience. Strong motivation and drive to succeed Computer skills - word processing and data analysis skills using SPSS Demonstrates an awareness of equality issues and commitments to the aims and objectives of the policy in employment and patient care.

Desirable

Relevant post graduate qualification Masters degree in relevant subject Awareness or experience of cognitive behavioural therapy through training or experience in relevant clinical interventions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written, including ability to confidently present results of assessments at review and other meetings Demonstrated experience of working with people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour Demonstrated experience of the design, implementation and evaluation of applied psychology interventions Demonstrated experience in the administration and scoring of psychometric tests Clinical experience of working with mental health difficulties under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist Experience in a relevant role, for example, Assistant Psychologist elsewhere, IAPT therapist, etc.