Job summary
The Clinical Health Psychology Department at Alder Hey Children's Hospital are looking to recruit two Assistant Psychologists to support the work of qualified Clinical Psychologists within a range of paediatric medical teams. Supporting clinical work, research work, cognitive assessments, evaluation/audit, and supporting non-clinical service activities will all form key aspects of the post, with one post having a specific remit to support neuroscience and mental health research.
Applicants should hold a good honours degree, research experience, and previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist or working with young people and/or in a hospital setting may be an advantage. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
Due to the anticipated response to the advert we are only able to offer informal discussion to shortlisted candidates. The advert may also close prior to the advertised closing date if a significant number of applications are received.
Provisional interview date isFriday 22nd November (MS Teams).
Main duties of the job
Support and enhance the professional psychological care of children and families in a specified area of service delivery within Clinical Health Psychology as directed by, and under the supervision of, a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Main duties include:
- psychological assessment and intervention
- audits and research
- teaching and project work
- psychometric tests and assessments
- assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups
- attend and contribute to clinical psychology meetings
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest children's hospitals in Europe. The Trust has a world class reputation for providing general and specialist health care for children and a proud history of achievement and clinical innovation. As part of the Community and Mental Health Division, Clinical Health Psychology Department is a hospital-based service providing psychological support to patients and their families experiencing difficulties in relation to acute trauma, chronic health conditions and/or its treatment. We work closely with our multi-disciplinary colleagues and in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local authorities, other agencies, voluntary organisations, carers and users of our services. We have strong links with Liverpool University and the Clinical Psychology doctoral training courses within the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following appropriate induction and under direction and supervision, to undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including standard psychometric 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 delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The post holder can be required to work in highly emotive atmosphere and must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To work with other staff to assess outpatients and inpatients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all care settings.
To attend and contribute to clinical psychology meetings and appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following appropriate induction and under direction and supervision, to undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including standard psychometric 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 delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The post holder can be required to work in highly emotive atmosphere and must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
To work with other staff to assess outpatients and inpatients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all care settings.
To attend and contribute to clinical psychology meetings and appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Ba Psychology or conversion 2:1 or above
- Additional post graduate qualifications (e.g. MSc) or 1st Class BSc/Ba
- oAdditional post graduate qualification or therapeutic training (e.g PhD, CBT training)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Worked with a range of individuals with mental health difficulties
- Experience working children
- Experience working with physical health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of high-level communication skills
- Form communicates evidence of reflection and sensitive communication and self-awareness
Other
Essential
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to a GOOD level
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to a HIGH level
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to an EXCELLENT level
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Ba Psychology or conversion 2:1 or above
- Additional post graduate qualifications (e.g. MSc) or 1st Class BSc/Ba
- oAdditional post graduate qualification or therapeutic training (e.g PhD, CBT training)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Worked with a range of individuals with mental health difficulties
- Experience working children
- Experience working with physical health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of high-level communication skills
- Form communicates evidence of reflection and sensitive communication and self-awareness
Other
Essential
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to a GOOD level
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to a HIGH level
- Overall impression demonstrates combination of skills and competencies relevant to the role to an EXCELLENT level
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).
