Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Assistant Psychologist - ASC

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Job summary

We are looking for 2 Assistant Psychologists (30 hours per week) to join the Devon Adult Autism and ADHD (DAANA) service, to work in the ASC pathway. We are a friendly team, passionate about providing high quality services for those with Autism/ADHD. We provide initial diagnosis and assessment for adults in Devon. ADHD and ASC are separate pathways within the service but work alongside one another with a general focus on neurodiversity.

You do not need to be an expert in ASC, we encourage applicants with a range of appropriate experience and we will support you to learn in the post. There are clinical psychologists, senior mental health practitioners and a senior occupational therapist in the team. We are currently using a hybrid of home and office working.

Your role will have a variety of elements that assist with the assessment and support of autistic people and will include working with family and friends. We run brief workshops for autistic people to support them following a diagnosis and to help friends and family. We have developed psychoeducational material and are committed to developing new and innovative ways of engaging and helping autistic people. Our guiding principle is to improve the lives of autistic people so we often get involved in innovative ideas to support this client group.

We expect a high volume of applications for this vacancy so this vacancy may close early

Main duties of the job

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people with autism and ADHD and their support network, by helping them identify their strengths and challenges due to their neurodiversity.

The post holder will:

Provide a psychological service to DAANA Services in Devon as a key component of integrated mental health and wellbeing services to DPT and to community mental health services.
Implement specific assessments, clinical care, psychological interventions, and provide advice and consultancy to clients, family members, carers and professionals under the supervision and management of psychologists and senior metal health practitioners within the service.
The post holder will be supported by senior colleagues within DAANA Services. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this client group
To work independently within a defined managed and occupational context. To work within professional guidelines and DPT procedures and protocols
The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
The post holders role will be conducted in accordance with a value system of person-centered care, the enhancement of client autonomy, social inclusion and dignity.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-24-0544

Job locations

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

Essential
BA or BSc in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.
Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Experience gained during supervised training of working in services which require clinical psychology

Desirable

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

Essential
BA or BSc in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.
Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Experience gained during supervised training of working in services which require clinical psychology

Desirable

Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

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.