Job summary
Are you looking for an assistant psychologist post and are seeking to build and enhance your experience within older persons mental health? If so, come and join our CQC rated 'outstanding' Trust as part of an exciting PINC initiative, read on to find out more. PINC (Psychological Interventions in Nursing and Community) is a service designed to support and enhance the psychological care of individuals with long term conditions in Newbury West Berkshire. PINC seeks to target individuals with COPD, heart failure and other long term conditions with associated anxiety, depression or over dependency on health care workers.
The post holder will work independently according to a plan agreed with the specialist Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policy and procedures. The post holder will work with individuals using psychological approaches offering up to 12 sessions in an individuals own home (or by telephone/online if home visits are not possible).
You will be based within our friendly team in Newbury. There will be times when you need to attend team training and events across the Trust.
We have an excellent preceptorship programme for our staff, allowing them to have a clear progression plan and develop their career with us.
Work base:
Based in Newbury, this is a community role visiting clients in their own homes within the West Berkshire locality.
Parking:
There is free staff parking at the main site.
Main duties of the job
- To provide cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for people with long term conditions who have co-morbid anxiety and depression
- Review and use psychological approaches with patients with long term conditions
- Utilize psychological assessments of individuals referred to the psychology service using self-report measures, standardized rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interview with individuals, family members and other involved in their care, under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation of care plans involving the psychological treatment/management of an individual's problems in a community setting under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
- To participate in the delivery of psychological interventions arising from the above formulation
- To work with other staff in the department and where appropriate, members of the MDT to assess and review client care in preparation for MDT meetings
- To undertake joint work with other clinical staff as required by the care plan
- To attend and contribute to MDT meetings as appropriate
Working pattern + Service operating hours
The role will cover Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with some flexi-time considered. There will be some flexibility for remote working ie report writing, virtual supervision etc
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from £26,405 to £28,97
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have relevant experience and/or interest in mental health, specifically in relation to the comorbidity of long-term health conditions and the link to anxiety and depression.
The post holder will contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care by means of training/teaching sessions in areas of Clinical Psychology relating to longer terms conditions.
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- You will have an upper second class honour degree or higher in psychology
- You will have a specialist interest in working with people with mental health problems
- You will have an understanding of psychology applied to health care
- You are a car driver and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Chris Allen on 01628640361 or email: chris.allen@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have relevant experience and/or interest in mental health, specifically in relation to the comorbidity of long-term health conditions and the link to anxiety and depression.
The post holder will contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care by means of training/teaching sessions in areas of Clinical Psychology relating to longer terms conditions.
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- You will have an upper second class honour degree or higher in psychology
- You will have a specialist interest in working with people with mental health problems
- You will have an understanding of psychology applied to health care
- You are a car driver and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Chris Allen on 01628640361 or email: chris.allen@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- The postholder will take advantage of opportunities for wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS, taking into account specialist knowledge of age-related adjustment needs and sensory impairments if such patients are also older.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitively with staff members, service-users, carers, and other parties, in a work setting in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive and hostile.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Full UK driving license and daily access to a car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- The postholder will take advantage of opportunities for wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS, taking into account specialist knowledge of age-related adjustment needs and sensory impairments if such patients are also older.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitively with staff members, service-users, carers, and other parties, in a work setting in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive and hostile.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Full UK driving license and daily access to a car
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).
