Sirona care & health CIC

Assistant Clinical Psychologist

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Job summary

Do you want to join a dynamic and supportive Child Psychology team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Clinical Psychologist to work alongside one of our Senior Clinical Psychologists in piloting a new psychological service for vulnerable and 'at risk' partners of teenage mum's open to the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) in Bristol.

The post holder will be passionate about working with young fathers/care givers, who have often experienced multiple adverse experiences in their own childhood.

The post-holder's base will be Osprey Court (BS14 0BB), and regular travel will be required to visit the identified partners of teenage mums open to FNP across Bristol. This post is available for 22.5 hours per week, and there will be some flexibility in working pattern. Additional AP hours may become available in the Lifetime psychology team (for children with life limiting conditions).

This is a great opportunity to learn lots about early intervention, assertive outreach, engagement, peri-natal mental health and parent-infant interaction.

The Heads of Psychology are committed to a compassionate, inclusive, nurturing and psychologically safe working environment. We value our team members, their development and their wellbeing.

Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss, by contacting Dr Sam Waldron, Joint Head of Child Psychology on sam.waldron@nhs.net or 07464 521147. We would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be embedded within the FNP team and will be confident working with families with known safeguarding concerns. You will play a key role in co-designing and delivering a new service for vulnerable partners of teenage mums open to FNP, with a focus on engaging and supporting their role in being a young parent/care giver. Clinical work will include systemic and cognitive-behavioural approaches, under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist.

You will provide assessment, formulation and intervention - supporting the adjustment to their new role as a young parent. The role will include managing a caseload under appropriate supervision, and also helping to evaluate the effectiveness of this 18 month pilot in improving outcomes for young children. You will also develop some enhanced advice and signposting support as part of the pilot.

There will be opportunities for skills training, literature reviews, service evaluation and other related tasks. Duties will be within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence.

You will be part of the larger Community Children's Psychological Service, which currently includes Clinical Psychologists, a Family Therapist, Assistant Psychologists, and trainee Clinical Psychologists on placement. You can also join the local Assistant Psychologist peer support group, led by CAMHS.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-6566575-LW

Job locations

Osprey Court, Unit 1

Hawkfield Business Park, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

To support the senior Clinical Psychologist (and wider Family Nurse Partnership team) in the development and provision of a psychology service for identified partners of the teenage mums open to the FNP service in Bristol

The provision of assessment, formulation and intervention to these young fathers/caregivers, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, as appropriate to the post holders grade

To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of clinical care

To assist in psychological assessments of clients through the gathering of data and analysis of psychological measures

To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings

Carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

The provision of assessment, formulation and intervention to these young fathers/caregivers, under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, as appropriate to the post holders grade

To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of clinical care

To assist in psychological assessments of clients through the gathering of data and analysis of psychological measures

To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings

Carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing assessment, formulation or intervention to a clinical population

Desirable

Experience of working with older adolescents, young adults or parents/carers within physical or mental health settings
Experience of working within children's services
Experience of working with highly vulnerable populations requiring attention to safeguarding and risk
Experience of providing assertive outreach and engagement

Qualifications

Essential

Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and/or social care practice, and / or research design and analysis

Skills

Essential

An ability to interact with people with mental health and/or related problems
To be able to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information in a highly emotive atmosphere

Knowledge

Essential

Graduate level knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology

Desirable

Knowledge of psychological assessment, psychometrics, child development, attachment and parenting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of providing assessment, formulation or intervention to a clinical population

Desirable

Experience of working with older adolescents, young adults or parents/carers within physical or mental health settings
Experience of working within children's services
Experience of working with highly vulnerable populations requiring attention to safeguarding and risk
Experience of providing assertive outreach and engagement

Qualifications

Essential

Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and/or social care practice, and / or research design and analysis

Skills

Essential

An ability to interact with people with mental health and/or related problems
To be able to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information in a highly emotive atmosphere

Knowledge

Essential

Graduate level knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology

Desirable

Knowledge of psychological assessment, psychometrics, child development, attachment and parenting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Osprey Court, Unit 1

Hawkfield Business Park, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Osprey Court, Unit 1

Hawkfield Business Park, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)