Job summary
Part-Time - 21 Hours Per Week
Fixed-Term - For a period of up to 6 months, due to limited funding
An exciting opportunity has arisen that suits an Assistant Psychologist within our TransBarnsley team.
TransBarnsley is a short-term initiative that has received funding through the Suicide Prevention Innovation scheme funded by the Public Health dept. In Barnsley to tackle reducing suicide and suicide behaviours in our local communities. This is the second year we have received this funding, working exclusively with people that are trans and non-binary and the families of trans and non-binary people.
The successful candidate will have a passion for LGBTQ+ issues, mental health and reducing inequalities, in this marginalised group of people, and be an active advocate of LGBTQ+ rights either personally or as an ally. This experience and knowledge will enable you to deliver psychoeduction workshops to the TransBarnsley support group and wider population.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
As an AP you will possess critical thinking and analysis skills and undertake literature searches and reviews to ensure application of research based best practice. Public Health expect regular reports that evidence reductions in peoples suicidality through ReQoL data so the post holder must be confident in handling and analysing data and report writing. You will be confident in using all social media platforms and be able to create surveys and to input and analyse this data in excel, it would be desirable if you have a working knowledge of CANVA and survey monkey.
You will have a flexible approach to work and be committed to hosting a weekly evening support group face to face and be available weekends when needed.
In return you will receive supervision from a clinical psychologist and be part of an initiative that is helping to change peoples lives and the perspectives of others.
It is a band 4 Assistant Psychologist temporary post until the end of March 2023 for 21 hours per week.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Key Result Areas
Clinical:
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
- To work with other staff to assess community patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
- To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Key Result Areas
Clinical:
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.
- To work with other staff to assess community patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
- To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours degree in Psychology (2:1)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or psychological/behavioural/neurological problems
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision, particularly in the care group of the specialty of this post
- Experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments
Training
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Special Knowledge/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 patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- Ability to communicate information which may be perceived as contentious to patients, carers and colleagues in a manner that promotes understanding and acceptance
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to health and social service contexts
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data analysis especially SPSS for Windows
- High standard of report writing
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health problems or learning disabilities
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Able to travel throughout the catchment area, without unnecessary delays
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours degree in Psychology (2:1)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and/or psychological/behavioural/neurological problems
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision, particularly in the care group of the specialty of this post
- Experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments
Training
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Special Knowledge/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 patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- Ability to communicate information which may be perceived as contentious to patients, carers and colleagues in a manner that promotes understanding and acceptance
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to health and social service contexts
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data analysis especially SPSS for Windows
- High standard of report writing
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health problems or learning disabilities
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Able to travel throughout the catchment area, without unnecessary delays
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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.
