Assistant Psychologist

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post-holder will support a team of qualified Clinical Psychologists, working within a specialist Pain Centre, providing Pain Management Programmes (PMP's) for people with Chronic Pain. The role involves a variety of clinical and project related work, enhancing the care of patients within the service, whilst under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. The post should enable the successful candidate to gain a good understanding of the role of Clinical Psychology in physical health services, gaining specific knowledge about Chronic Pain. The candidate will also be able to develop clinical skills in communication, working psychologically with patients, evaluating patients' progress and working within a large multidisciplinary team.

A large proportion of this role is dedicated to research activity supporting the activities of the PMP Research Committee and contributing to research output within the field of pain management.

We provide a full induction on recruitment and our team has a genuine commitment to training and development for Assistant Psychologists, with regular clinical and research supervision.

Main duties of the job

To manage the PMP outcomes process, to offer individual support to patients alongside the programme, to support the psychology team with service projects and be an integral part of the PMP Research Committee's activities.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-6433531

Job locations

The Walton Centre Foundation Trust

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification providing graduate basis for membership of the British Psychological Society

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting.
Evidence of the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Previous experience of work related to clinical psychology, either as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant with relevant clinical input.
Previous experience of working therapeutically in a group setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Time management and organisational skills.
Well developed computer literacy skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of statistical analysis packages (e.g. SPSS/Excel).

Other

Essential

Interested in continuing professional development (CPD).
Committed to ensuring high standards of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification providing graduate basis for membership of the British Psychological Society

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Relevant experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting.
Evidence of the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Previous experience of work related to clinical psychology, either as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant with relevant clinical input.
Previous experience of working therapeutically in a group setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Time management and organisational skills.
Well developed computer literacy skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of statistical analysis packages (e.g. SPSS/Excel).

Other

Essential

Interested in continuing professional development (CPD).
Committed to ensuring high standards of patient care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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