Job summary
We are looking to fill an Assistant Psychologist post within Children, Families and All Age Services (CFAA)
The post will be based within the Autism Assessment Team (AAT) and ADHD Team, across West Berkshire (Wokingham, Reading and Newbury). You will be part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, clinical nurse specialists, occupational therapists, mental health practitioners and assistant psychologists.
Please note that the post-holder will initially be based within the CFAA Health Hub in Wokingham, which is responsible for all new referrals into CFAA, to support the screening of referrals for autism and ADHD assessment. They will then transition into their permanent role within the Autism Assessment and ADHD Teams but there will be continued flexibility around providing support to the Health Hub depending on service needs and pressures.
The Assistant Psychologists receive fortnightly supervision on a group basis from a Clinical Psychologist (alongside several other Assistant Psychologists already in post).
Main duties of the job
CFAA Health Hub
- Triaging new referrals to the Health Hub, particularly those suggesting the presence of possible autism and/or ADHD
- Ensuring that screening questionnaires are sent out and returned
- Scoring and interpreting screening questionnaires to help decide whether or not to transfer the referral to the Autism and/or ADHD Team for further assessment
- Liaison with parents/school/other professionals where needed
Specialist ADHD & Autism Assessment Teams
- Administration/scoring of Quantative Behaviour tests (Qb) & Conners 3 questionnaires used in the assessment of ADHD (equipment, software and full training provided)
- Assist in triage and management of referrals to both teams
- Assist in diagnostic assessment by carrying out interviews with staff in educational setting, conducting school observations & writing reports for the diagnostic team
- To be part of the clinical moderation team on the digital support platform SHaRON (Support, Hope and Resources Online Network)
- Carrying out clinically related administration, audits, data collection and/or projects as needed
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.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- 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.
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.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A smoke free policy is in operation on all of the Trust's sites.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Ability to commute between clinics, with possession of driving licence and car
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Ability to commute between clinics, with possession of driving licence and car
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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
- Experience of working with children and / or young people.
Knowledge and skills
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 sensitive information to children, families, carers and colleagues
- 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
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to commute between clinics with possession of driving licence and 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
- Experience of working with children and / or young people.
Knowledge and skills
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 sensitive information to children, families, carers and colleagues
- 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
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Able to commute between clinics with possession of driving licence and 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).
