Job summary
The National Specialist Adolescent Mood Disorders Service (NSAMS) are looking to recruit a Higher Assistant Psychologist/Research Assistant at Band 5. The post holder will contribute to a specialist clinical psychology service as part of a multidisciplinary team to young people referred to NSAMS for second opinion mood disorders assessments and advice on management. The clinical academic team also run research on mood disorders in children and young people. The responsibilities in their role as Higher Assistant Psychologist (2.5 days/week) involve providing specialist assessment and therapy to young people with complex mental health difficulties, including young people with mood disorders. In their role as Research Assistant (2.5 days/week) they will support the Northern Hub with recruitment and retention of participants to an exciting NIHR HTA funded study comparing the clinical and cost effectiveness of stimulant ADHD medication vs uanfacine in helping young people who have ADHD and tics.
The post holder must have had experience as an assistant psychologist for at least one year and experience of working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting. A further essential criteria is the ability to drive and access to a car. Research experience is desirable. Research and clinical supervision will be provided in keeping with BPS guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.
The post holder will produces assessment and intervention professional reports.
The post holder will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.
The post holder will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Consultant or Principal Psychologist.
The post holder will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.
The post-holder will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy,kindness, respect and dignity.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2024
Closing date : 18th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2024
Closing date : 18th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to develop relationships with service users gained from relevant clinical experience/settings
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical setting delivering treatment
research experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a research setting (could be undergrad or service setting)
Desirable
- Experience as a research assistant
- Experience of working with people with Psychosis and or ARMS
- Phd
- experience of undertaking neuro/cognitive assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to develop relationships with service users gained from relevant clinical experience/settings
- Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience as an assistant/research psychologist.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical setting delivering treatment
research experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a research setting (could be undergrad or service setting)
Desirable
- Experience as a research assistant
- Experience of working with people with Psychosis and or ARMS
- Phd
- experience of undertaking neuro/cognitive assessments
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).
