Assistant Psychologist, Band 4- Specialist Weight Management Service

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will conduct the following tasks under professional supervision

Support the ongoing development, delivery, evaluation of a pilot Triage Team as part of the Specialist Weight Management Service

To create and maintain appropriate databases to collate data from referrals and decision-making including patient journeys

To support the vetting and assessment of referrals using patient questionnaire data, medical data, structured tools and where appropriate direct patient contact.

To be part of MDT decision-making about the suitability of patients referred and any referrals on to other mental health services required

Support the ongoing initiatives for self-management and preparation for treatment

To assist with the preparation and delivery of service audits.

To aid preparation of a digital offer including psychoeducation materials in written and video format and development of modules for self-directed learning

To evaluate the impact of these initiatives

To assist in the collation of reports

To assist with service evaluation planning

Service planning / Development / Advice

Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental policies and pathways

Clinical

To support the psychology groups

Research and Development Activity

To assist in the undertaking of any research projects on a supervised basis.

To undertake data collection, analysis, production of reports and summaries and

To use I.T. and statistical programmes as required.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinicians in evidence-based practice.

Equipment and Machinery

Computer/ laptop/ PowerPoint projector for database, research, e-mail, Internet, presentations.

Computerised and Audio-visual recording equipment for use in assessment and specialist treatment programmes.

Psychological assessment tests and associated materials.

Expected to have knowledge of manual handling and other equipment within the area.

Professional Responsibilities

To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising psychologist.

To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

Contact Details

If you require more information on this vacancy then please contact;

Dr Stephanie Carty (Service Lead SWMS / Head of Psychology)

stephanie.carty1@nhs.net

0300 422 6174

or

Dr Gail Bohin (Clinical Lead / Principal Clinical Psychologist)

gail.bohin@nhs.net

0300 422 6174

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2.1 minimum in Psychology with entitlement to graduate basis for registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (or Masters that provides this)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates interest of working with people with physical health conditions or weight / eating issues and psychological difficulties

Desirable

• Some previous relevant work experience - paid or voluntary work - preferably in a healthcare setting
• Experience of assessment and therapeutic interventions

Skills

Essential

• Able to use own initiative, to prioritise tasks and to work independently
• Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
• Understanding of psychological models appropriate for therapeutic intervention with the client group

Desirable

• Skills in assessment procedures

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

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