Job summary
- Main area
- Psychology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (4 days per week)
- Job ref
- 839-6626054-PG
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Park View
- Town
- Kings Lynn
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/10/2024
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Clinical Psychologist to join our health and social care integrated West Norfolk Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Kings Lynn.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, capable and committed individual who is interested in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology. Applicants must be Psychology Graduates who have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology. You will need good verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
We have close links with the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Course at the University of East Anglia and usually host trainee clinical psychologists on placement.
Main duties of the job
The West Community Learning Disabilities Team is supportive, friendly and passionate about their work. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and in a variety of settings, e.g. day services, residential services, supported living and in people’s own homes. Working in the learning disability service will enable you to gain varied experience with presentations such as behaviour that challenges, anxiety, depression, dementia, bereavement and other mental health conditions.
You will assist the work of a qualified Clinical Psychologists and will be required to carry out individual and group work and support with research activities as required. Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Psychologist you will undertake assessments and interventions with adults with learning disabilities and their carers.
Main duties include:
- Undertaking assigned activities under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
- Working jointly with other professionals
- Using a multi-disciplinary and research-led approach
- Contributing to the work of the Community Learning Disabilities Team
Working for our organisation
The Community Learning Disabilities Service has 5 integrated health and social care teams throughout Norfolk who supports adults who are living with a learning disability. The West Team is based at Park View Resource Centre in King's Lynn.
NCHC values itself on being a proactive, supportive employer. The West team are a friendly and welcoming team of clinicians and support staff.
Apply now to join 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will:
- 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 client’s 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.
- With the overall supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, plan and prioritise their own workload.
- Be required to travel between a range of appointment venues in both rural and urban locations.
- Communicate complex information sensitively in conjunction with the research proposals.
- Be required to work with individuals who have experienced or may experience emotional distress: a high degree of professionalism at all times must be maintained.
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The post demands periods of concentrated effort, both mental and physical (report writing, assessment sessions).
Your application will only be considered if in the supporting information:
- You confirm that you hold a full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.
- You confirm that you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
- You demonstrate that you have read NICE Guidance (NG 54 - Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management) by describing how you would apply this guidance to adults with Learning Disabilities who live in community settings.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Honours degree in psychology - 2:1 or above
- Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable criteria
- Other related academic qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with vulnerable clients
Desirable criteria
- Relevant paid or voluntary work
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- High-level of communication skills using the English language both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Knowledge of National strategies relating to Learning Disabilities
- Skills in the the following; communication, teaching, research, methodology, psychological models, advanced IT
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Aware of ethical guidelines
- Able to participate in and contribute to own clinical supervision
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle, or able to travel independently
Desirable criteria
- A desire to explore a career in Clinical or other Applied Psychology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Corrina Willmoth
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01953 450800
- Additional information
Dr Jo Rose - Clinical Psychologist
Tel : 01553 666680
Catherine Colston - Health Team Manager
Tel : 01553 666680
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