Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Psychologist
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 839-6434478-SR
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Colman Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
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
We are seeking two experienced Assistant Psychologists with a keen interest and demonstrated experience in neuro-rehabilitation or related setting, to join our enthusiastic multi-disciplinary teams in providing rehabilitation to adults with Acquired Brain Injury (Level 1 Neuro-Rehabilitation Service) and Stroke (Stroke and Early Supported Discharge Service), respectively. Both posts include working within the outpatient and inpatient services and will have opportunities to deliver individual and group therapy, assessment, plan development, education and support under the supervision of a Specialist Clinical Psychologist.
You will work directly with patients and families, and will also work indirectly to advise the multi-disciplinary team, e.g., providing advice at case conferences on psychological management of patients and rehabilitation approaches. You will play a key role in data collection and analysis of behaviour monitoring scales in order to support the MDT with managing challenging behaviours. There will also be opportunities to co-facilitate staff training, to assist with the planning and facilitation of groups, and to support the case formulation sessions that are run by the psychology team across the service. These posts are demanding but provide an excellent opportunity to acquire a broad range of in-depth experience to facilitate further education and career development.
Main duties of the job
TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Undertaking clinically supervised work with clients on a one to one basis. This will include both work on an inpatient ward and in an outpatient setting.
- Under supervision, planning and organising a variety of psycho-educational and therapy groups, e.g. anger management, relaxation group.
- Undertaking R&D activities under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
- Working jointly with other professionals.
- Using a multi-disciplinary and evidenced based approach.
Working for our organisation
We are an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team in providing rehabilitation to adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury. You will work within the outpatient and inpatient services and will have opportunities to deliver both individual and group therapy, under the supervision of a Specialist Clinical Psychologist.
Apply now to join a Level 1 service at 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
CLINICAL
Assessment and intervention work will involve communication of complex information requiring to be handled in a confidential manner.
- The post holder will conduct individual and group therapy/assessment sessions and will work in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- The post holder will develop their knowledge of a wide range of assessment skills and psychometric tools appropriate for the client group.
- With the overall supervision of a clinically qualified Psychologist, the post holder will plan and prioritise their workload.
- The post holder may be occasionally required to travel between a range of appointment venues in both rural and urban locations.
- The post holder will implement therapeutic programmes, group sessions or other aspects of care programmes on a clinically supervised basis.
- The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to a range of multidisciplinary meetings.
- The post demands long periods of concentrated effort, both mental and physical (report writing, assessment sessions).
- The post holder will be required to work with individuals who have experienced or may experience emotional distress which may be displayed through aggressive behaviour. A high degree of professionalism at all times must be maintained.
- The post holder may on occasions play a role in helping to diffuse stressful or otherwise challenging situations, as part of the MDT approach to managing such situations.
POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
The post holder will, under supervision, assist in the development of a neuropsychology service for patients who have sustained an acquired brain injury.
- The post holder will keep up to date with service and professional policies, procedures and standards as appropriate.
- The post holder will adhere to Trust standards as regards confidentiality, Health and Safety and professional standards.
- The post holder will observe and adhere to the BPS professional code of conduct.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION, TEACHING AND TRAINING
With overall supervision of a qualified clinical Psychologist, the post holder will prepare and deliver a range of presentations/teaching sessions.
- The post holder will participate in weekly clinical supervision sessions. Outside of formal supervision time, the post holder will take clinical decisions within their competence, but seek guidance on more complex issues.
- The post holder will attend in-house teaching, workshops and external training events as agreed with the Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist.
- The post holder will be responsible for the security and care of books and test materials whilst in use.
ADMINISTRATION
The post holder will use computerised systems for record keeping and reference.
- The post holder will provide travel returns in accordance with Trust regulations.
- The post holder will be responsible for updating the inpatient and/or outpatient waiting list and caseloads workbooks.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BPS accredited upper second class (or higher) course degree in Psychology
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in Psychology
- Other related academic qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a clinical setting as an assistant psychologist
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation or related setting
- Experience of working with adults of working age and older
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Individuals exhibiting challenging behaviour
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical formulation
- Using CBT or an alternative therapy for individual based therapy
- Dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice
- Awareness of managing risk
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Experience of conducting neuropsychological assessments
- Experience of delivering group interventions
- Experience of working with external agencies, families, and carers
- Experience of applying psychological knowledge in a health setting
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language
- Experience of clinical report and letter writing
Desirable criteria
- Experience of adapting communication to meet the needs of the recipient
- Experience of teaching and presenting
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to manage own work timetable
- Able to participate positively in supervision processes
- Able to resolve difficult interpersonal situations
- Able to manage stress generated by work/work environment
- Motivated with respect to developing clinical and academic skills
Desirable criteria
- Relevant additional training
Other
Essential criteria
- Works to professional guidelines
- Interest in neurorehabilitation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of service evaluation/audit
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
- Anastasya Shepherd
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 255753
- Additional information
Please e-mail Dr Shepherd if you have any questions about the post.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Room 218, Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
- Telephone
- 01603697444
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