Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability & Autism
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Are you an Assistant Psychologist looking for an exciting challenge in a new and dynamic service supporting children and young people?
If so, come and join our skilled and enthusiastic service based in Somerset.
This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills whilst working closely with wider mental health, education and social care services.
You will be part of a passionate and skilled MDT that works hard to provide the right support at the right time for autistic children and young people and children with learning disabilities.
We are committed to continuing professional development. Regular team meetings and supportive clinical and management supervision ensures a high quality of service is provided.
An enthusiastic approach and ability to work autonomously (under supervision of qualified clinical psychologists) and within a multidisciplinary team is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Link LDA Assistant Psychologist
Our multidisciplinary team work to support children and young people (and their families) who might be at risk of mental health hospital admission or who might be at risk of being placed in a 52 week residential education provision.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the team's clinical psychologists to deliver a high quality, comprehensive clinical psychology service for children, young people and their families experiencing mental health or behavioural difficulties in the context of learning disabilities and/or autism.
Link LD/A aspires to offer a responsive, compassionate, and effective neurodivergence-informed approach to working with young people and their systems. The right candidate will also be able to advocate for the needs of the young people they are working with and represent their voice/views in wide multi agency meetings.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Date posted
11 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
184-CM6179177
Job locations
Flexible around home address Taunton/Yeovil
Yeovil or Taunton
BA20 2BX
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Flexible around home address Taunton/Yeovil
Yeovil or Taunton
BA20 2BX
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead
Dr Shelley Bevins
shelley.bevins@somersetft.nhs.uk
07833058875
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