Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Senior Assistant Psychologist/ Autism Assessment Practitioner (job share - 15 hrs per week) in our Community Paediatric Service. The vacancy is ideal for candidates who have an interest in working with young people with neurodiversity and their families. The post will involve working closely with external organisations, as well as members of the Multidisciplinary Team which includes Consultant Community Paediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.
Under supervision from the Clinical Psychologist, the successful applicant will work as part of our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Pathway to contribute to diagnostic assessments and provide training, support and advice to families who are in the process of seeking an assessment. This pathway is part of The Dorset Development and Behaviour Pathway which is a locally driven initiative designed to inform and support families who access our service.
The post holder will promote and coordinate the patient journey through the service, utilising an evidence based approach. They will act as a single point of contact for families to keep them informed about during the process of assessment and to give practical tips whilst waiting or making referrals to appropriate services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual with an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Psychology. Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Upper Second or First class undergraduate psychology degree (from a BPS accredited course)
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject e.g. diploma, MSc in a clinical subject relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people and families in a community setting
- Understanding of Child Development.
Desirable
- Experience of working with parents/carers in a clinical capacity
- Experience of coordinating the collection of information and organisation of meetings
- Experience of working with children or adults who experience a range of ASD and emotional & behavioural difficultie
- Experience of administering cognitive/ neuropsychological assessments
Technical Skills / Other
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to work with young people & their families/ carers during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge and understanding in order to Safeguard children.
- Evidence of team working and the ability to work in a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, sensitivity, tact and empathy in all communications
- Strong self-management and motivation, initiative and a can-do attitude
- Awareness of personal and professional boundaries
- The ability to instil confidence in others and in managing anxiety in other professionals and with families/carers
Desirable
- Commitment to evidence-based practice.
- An in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by young people and their families seeking ASD diagnosis and support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Upper Second or First class undergraduate psychology degree (from a BPS accredited course)
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject e.g. diploma, MSc in a clinical subject relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people and families in a community setting
- Understanding of Child Development.
Desirable
- Experience of working with parents/carers in a clinical capacity
- Experience of coordinating the collection of information and organisation of meetings
- Experience of working with children or adults who experience a range of ASD and emotional & behavioural difficultie
- Experience of administering cognitive/ neuropsychological assessments
Technical Skills / Other
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to work with young people & their families/ carers during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Knowledge and understanding in order to Safeguard children.
- Evidence of team working and the ability to work in a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, sensitivity, tact and empathy in all communications
- Strong self-management and motivation, initiative and a can-do attitude
- Awareness of personal and professional boundaries
- The ability to instil confidence in others and in managing anxiety in other professionals and with families/carers
Desirable
- Commitment to evidence-based practice.
- An in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by young people and their families seeking ASD diagnosis and support.
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).
