Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated assistant psychologist with an interest in working with older adults to join our dynamic inpatient team. You will work alongside an experienced clinical psychologist on a specialist 11 bedded unit that provides inpatient services for female older adults.The role will expect the successful applicant to work alongside both qualified and trainee clinical psychologists. Some of the duties will include: supporting the development of formulations, assisting with care-planning, attending MDT's, co-facilitating group work, and delivering a variety of evidenced based interventions. The role also provides opportunity for supporting clinical governance initiatives including reviewing and implementing outcome measures and a variety of audits.You will need to demonstrate a high level of communication skills (written & verbal) and be able to work in emotionally distressing situations.Additionally, you must possess the ability to use computers for word processing, presentations, databases, spreadsheets and email. It is a varied and interesting job role and you will receive the management, training and supervision you need to enable you to contribute fully to the work of the team and build your experience towards clinical training.This post will close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

To work with complex female older adults on a non-organic inpatient ward.To assist in the creation and development of formulations for each patient.To assist in the development, design and implementation of any programme and project work. To assist in the administration and interpretation of outcome related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.Under supervision from a qualified psychologist to assist in the professional and psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care by providing basic aspects of psychological assessment and psychological interventions.All clinical work and actions to take place under the management and supervision of qualified psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by the Division of Clinical Psychology and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust departmental policies and procedures in connection with Assistant Psychologists.To work as part of an MDT.Formal supervision with a named member of qualified psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis to facilitate work with additional frequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice.Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position for long periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skylark OA Inpatient Ward

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skylark OA Inpatient Ward

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

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

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