Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Clinical Associate Psychologist who's passionate about working with people with Eating disorders and severe mental health problems?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Eating Disorders Service. As part of the ongoing transformation of our mental health services we are developing Clinical Associate Psychologist roles to support innovation and develop our services' provision.
We are looking for 1.0 WTE Associate Psychologist to start working as soon as possible with our Eating Disorders Service.
*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*
The successful candidate will :
Promote the psychological health and well-being of service users in the Eating Disorders Service
Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, to provide psychological assessment, intervention, research, and evaluation services to individuals, or groups of service users
- Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, to assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and / or research projects, teaching, and project work
Main duties of the job
We are seeking talented individuals who:
Have proven experience: You bring a wealth of experience in a psychological role, specifically working with adults in a community mental health context.
Delivers psychosocial Interventions: You excel in providing psychosocial interventions both 1:1 and in group settings, using formulation to adapt interventions to meet individual needs.
Manages complexities with ease: You have the ability to navigate relational patterns and other complexities in delivering psychosocial support.
Ensures safety and accountability: You are experienced in assessing and managing risk, seeking supervision appropriately, and taking necessary steps to manage and document risk effectively.
Thrives in a team environment: You are adept at working as part of a multidisciplinary team in both traditional community service contexts and voluntary sector settings.
Drives service development: You have engaged with service development projects and audits, contributing to service change in alignment with broader trust strategies.
Exhibits exceptional organisational skills: You are highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive in your roles.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more detail about the roles.
Clinical
Undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care
Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within the team.
Assist in the planning, coordination and running of staff support forums such as reflective practice, case discussion, formulation and CPD workshops
Work with other staff to assess service users and review their care in preparation of multi-disciplinary reviews
Attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
Maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines. Includes workload data and using word processing skills to produce service user related reports
Leadership / Management
Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required
Personal of duty of care in relation to safe/careful use of equipment and resources
Work within budgetary limits.
Authorise orders and spending alongside Team Manager as appropriate.
Teaching, training and supervision
Assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
Contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Research and service evaluation
Assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Professional
Manages work independently according to goals agreed at intervals with their manager, working independently on a day to day basis
Works within guidance and direction of qualified Psychologist and guided by the Professions standards including the British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Conduct, Ethics Guidelines for Chartered Psychologists, and registration.
Carries out Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity and to maintain a CPD. log suitable for submission to the BPS, which demonstrates 70 hours per year CPD. CPD to include gaining wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. Also to include developing skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
Other
Prepare test materials, visual aids and undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more detail about the roles.
Clinical
Undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care
Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within the team.
Assist in the planning, coordination and running of staff support forums such as reflective practice, case discussion, formulation and CPD workshops
Work with other staff to assess service users and review their care in preparation of multi-disciplinary reviews
Attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
Maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines. Includes workload data and using word processing skills to produce service user related reports
Leadership / Management
Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required
Personal of duty of care in relation to safe/careful use of equipment and resources
Work within budgetary limits.
Authorise orders and spending alongside Team Manager as appropriate.
Teaching, training and supervision
Assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
Contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Research and service evaluation
Assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Professional
Manages work independently according to goals agreed at intervals with their manager, working independently on a day to day basis
Works within guidance and direction of qualified Psychologist and guided by the Professions standards including the British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Conduct, Ethics Guidelines for Chartered Psychologists, and registration.
Carries out Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity and to maintain a CPD. log suitable for submission to the BPS, which demonstrates 70 hours per year CPD. CPD to include gaining wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. Also to include developing skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
Other
Prepare test materials, visual aids and undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time by their Psychology Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Supplementary Eating Disorders Courses
Experience
Essential
- Eating Disorders Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Treatment or Assessment Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Supplementary Eating Disorders Courses
Experience
Essential
- Eating Disorders Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Treatment or Assessment Experience
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).
