Job summary
26.25 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit for an Assistant Psychologist. The post will be to support the expanding work of the Neuropsychology team within the Community Neuropsychology Service and the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
work within the Clinical Neuropsychology Service alongside in with the
appropriate support and supervision of the Clinical Psychologists within the
service. The role may include:
Conducting psychological assessments, including
neuropsychological and cognitive assessments and behavioural assessments,
scoring and analysing the results
Developing psychological formulations for
individual service users that contribute towards the overall assessment of
their care needs, using an appropriate theoretical framework.
Collaboratively establish individual service users
goals towards recovery.
Deliver psychological interventions to service users;
for example, CBT informed structured interventions, cognitive remediation,
guided self-help, co-facilitated group work.
Support the audit and research activities of the
service.
Support the psychology services through data
collection & analysis as part of audit, service evaluation and research
initiatives.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties include
Under the supervision and working in partnership with clinical psychologists and other
members of the multi-disciplinary team, deliver a high standard
of care/therapy through
the assessment, planning,
goal setting and review of individual service user needs.
Manage
a caseload with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner
psychologist.
Deliver brief non-complex therapies
to service users of the respective services commensurate with level of
knowledge and skills and under supervision of qualified psychological
therapist/psychologist.
Co-facilitate
group interventions alongside and under the supervision of qualified
psychological therapists/psychologists.
Work with patients using self-help materials
in a creative and collaborative way and provide information about other local services relevant
to their needs.
Under
supervision of a qualified psychologist administer, score and interpret
neuropsychological assessment and develop/deliver appropriate intervention
plans, e.g. cognitive remediation.
Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes. This will include conducting
evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.
Communicate
effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse
backgrounds in a manner that is
sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred.
Use IT systems
effectively.
Maintain accurate,
up to date clinical records
in accordance with Trust policy.
To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.
To maintain clinical resources and databases
as required by the team.
To receive regular clinical supervision from
a Registered Psychologist.
Required
to demonstrate own duties to
new staff; train other health care
staff in specific
tasks/assessments.
To assist with research, evaluation studies
and clinical audit that is relevant
to Clinical Neurosychology.
To assist with the dissemination of the
results to service users, carers, service managers, other
professionals and academic audiences.
To undertake Continuing Professional
Development in line with that recommended by the Heath &
Care Professions Council and the BPS.
To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post
holders areas of expertise.
The post-holder will
be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.
Participate in effective and collaborative team working by sharing relevant verbal and written information
with colleagues in a timely manner.
With colleagues, continuously review and
revise working practices to deliver best clinical practice and increased
efficiencies.
Participate with colleagues in reflective practice
to ensure that the service continually improves and, when
mistakes are made, lessons are learned.
Work
in partnership with the wider health and social network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties include
Under the supervision and working in partnership with clinical psychologists and other
members of the multi-disciplinary team, deliver a high standard
of care/therapy through
the assessment, planning,
goal setting and review of individual service user needs.
Manage
a caseload with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner
psychologist.
Deliver brief non-complex therapies
to service users of the respective services commensurate with level of
knowledge and skills and under supervision of qualified psychological
therapist/psychologist.
Co-facilitate
group interventions alongside and under the supervision of qualified
psychological therapists/psychologists.
Work with patients using self-help materials
in a creative and collaborative way and provide information about other local services relevant
to their needs.
Under
supervision of a qualified psychologist administer, score and interpret
neuropsychological assessment and develop/deliver appropriate intervention
plans, e.g. cognitive remediation.
Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes. This will include conducting
evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.
Communicate
effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse
backgrounds in a manner that is
sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred.
Use IT systems
effectively.
Maintain accurate,
up to date clinical records
in accordance with Trust policy.
To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.
To maintain clinical resources and databases
as required by the team.
To receive regular clinical supervision from
a Registered Psychologist.
Required
to demonstrate own duties to
new staff; train other health care
staff in specific
tasks/assessments.
To assist with research, evaluation studies
and clinical audit that is relevant
to Clinical Neurosychology.
To assist with the dissemination of the
results to service users, carers, service managers, other
professionals and academic audiences.
To undertake Continuing Professional
Development in line with that recommended by the Heath &
Care Professions Council and the BPS.
To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post
holders areas of expertise.
The post-holder will
be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.
Participate in effective and collaborative team working by sharing relevant verbal and written information
with colleagues in a timely manner.
With colleagues, continuously review and
revise working practices to deliver best clinical practice and increased
efficiencies.
Participate with colleagues in reflective practice
to ensure that the service continually improves and, when
mistakes are made, lessons are learned.
Work
in partnership with the wider health and social network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Training or qualification in counselling skills, CBT, brief therapy or similar.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Competency in using spreadsheets/ databases.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel extensively across the area as and when required to meet the needs of the service. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with mental health service users or individuals with neurological or chronic health conditions in a statutory or voluntary capacity or life experience of coping with mental health problems or chronic health difficulties. This may include personal experience, an active carer role, or volunteering.
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit in real world settings.
- Experience of co facilitating groups. Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of cognitive assessment and administration of these in practice.
- Knowledge of community mental health settings and inpatient settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in psychology
- Eligible for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Training or qualification in counselling skills, CBT, brief therapy or similar.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Competency in using spreadsheets/ databases.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel extensively across the area as and when required to meet the needs of the service. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with mental health service users or individuals with neurological or chronic health conditions in a statutory or voluntary capacity or life experience of coping with mental health problems or chronic health difficulties. This may include personal experience, an active carer role, or volunteering.
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit in real world settings.
- Experience of co facilitating groups. Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of cognitive assessment and administration of these in practice.
- Knowledge of community mental health settings and inpatient settings
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
