Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
A new and exciting opportunity
has arisen for a Band 5 Assistant Clinical psychologist to join our team. Our
aim is to increase the use of Community Sentence Treatment Requirements in
South Yorkshire.
We work in Partnership with The National Probation Service, Drugs,
and alcohol services and HMCTS with the goal of improving health care outcomes
and reducing reoffending in vulnerable adults.
The service offers a unique
opportunity to work with complex service users who for varying reasons do not
currently fit the remit for IAPT but do not meet the level of need that is
supported in core mental health services.
The successful applicant will work
closely with the probation officers and good communication across agencies is
key. They will be working to cover Barnsley Magistrates Court, providing
assessment and therapeutic interventions to clients who have been given a
treatment order as an alternative to being sentenced to prison.
Clinical
supervision will be provided, and the probation service will be lead
professional in the case. This is a unique position for someone who might be an
experienced PWPs, Associate practitioners, nurses etc. who wish to further
develop their career or skills within the criminal justice system.
We are
linked in with other sites across the country who have Clinical leads and
assistant psychologists in post who are happy to discuss their experiences.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate
will be part of a new dynamic team. We are evolving as a service to provide
positive health outcomes for people within the
criminal justice system. We work with vulnerable people that have often
experienced trauma in their lives. So some of the skills and qualities would be
to work.
To promote the psychological health
and well-being of people made subject to Community Sentence Treatment
Requirements by the criminal courts.
Under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, deliver low
level psychological intervention to individuals, or groups who may present with
depression, anxiety, trauma,
personality disorders and learning difficulties.
Complete audit, service evaluation or research as required.
Assist in clinically related
administration, teaching, and project work.
To assist in the planning,
co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To attend and contribute to
multi-disciplinary meetings.
To undertake protocol based
psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, including
self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured
observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved
in the clients care.
To assist in the formulation and
delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or the
management of a clients problems.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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 post holder 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
post holder 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 be required to work on a frequent basis with
people who have complex difficulties often associated with personality
disorder, mental health difficulties and learning disability.
To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with service
users that can be hostile and engage in risky behaviours.
To be able to work with highly sensitive, complex,
and contentious information.
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.
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.
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 post holder 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
post holder 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 be required to work on a frequent basis with
people who have complex difficulties often associated with personality
disorder, mental health difficulties and learning disability.
To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with service
users that can be hostile and engage in risky behaviours.
To be able to work with highly sensitive, complex,
and contentious information.
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.
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.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours degree in Psychology (2:1)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Training
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Special 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.
- Applicants should demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours degree in Psychology (2:1)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Training
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Special 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.
- Applicants should demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills to engage and develop working alliances with colleagues and patients.
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
