Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to work with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver care/interventions to clients who have a learning disability under the supervision of the team psychologist.

This role covers the east locality of the county.Please note this vacancy may close early.

Proposed shortlisting date: 6th June 2024Proposed interview date: 17th June 2024

Main duties of the job

The assistant will:

  • Carry out assessment and direct interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist
  • Support multi-disciplinary multi-agency teams and work with staff, families and carers.
  • Contribute to teaching, training and research in the department.
  • Be expected to carry a clinical caseload, under supervision.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

09 May 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-24-297

Job locations

Carew House

Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology, recognised by the BPS
  • An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist with people with cognitive and/or communication difficulties.
  • Experience of assessment or psychological testing.

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with People with Learning Disabilities in health or social care settings.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • High level of communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to relate to Adults with Learning Disabilities and their support networks
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a health context.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology, recognised by the BPS
  • An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist with people with cognitive and/or communication difficulties.
  • Experience of assessment or psychological testing.

Desirable

  • Experience of working as an (Hon./Intern) Assistant Psychologist or Support Worker with People with Learning Disabilities in health or social care settings.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • High level of communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to relate to Adults with Learning Disabilities and their support networks
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge within a health context.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House

Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House

Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Psychologist

Rebecca Goodey

rebecca.goodey@nhs.net

07468716513

Details

Date posted

09 May 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-24-297

Job locations

Carew House

Beacon Technology Park

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Supporting documents

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