Job summary
Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner or other suitable clinician
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is looking for a Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner or clinical researcher from another discipline e.g. nursing or therapy with a psychology degree or research experience to contribute to the growth and development of research. The successful post holder will contribute towards the Trauma Aid study within the Learning Disability service. Research experience is desirable but not essential, however guidance will be provided by the study lead and clinical team. Activities will include supporting recruitment, updating the research database and liaising with clinical colleagues at partner sites across the UK. The successful applicant will be required to support other sites across the West Midlands.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological,including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structuredobservations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and othersinvolved in the client's care.2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychologicaltreatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualifiedprofessional psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.Update 26/04/16 (v2)24. To work with other staff to assess inpatients, day patients or residents and review theircare in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding andcare to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.7. To communicate complex and sensitive information, including condition relatedinformation to clients, relatives and care staff, as appropriate. Able to overcomeclient/carer resistance to potentially threatening information.8. To transport client files and psychological equipment as required.
About us
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, training and supervision1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision inaccordance with professional practice guidelines.2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and abovethat provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed.3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.Research, audit and service evaluation1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within theservice as required.2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.3. To regularly undertake research, audit and development activity.4. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.5. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
6. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature andresearch to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individualwork and work with other team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching, training and supervision1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision inaccordance with professional practice guidelines.2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and abovethat provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed.3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.Research, audit and service evaluation1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within theservice as required.2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.3. To regularly undertake research, audit and development activity.4. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.5. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
6. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature andresearch to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individualwork and work with other team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate degree in psychology or significant research experience
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to support research at a variety of regional sites
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports and follow research protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated.
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate degree in psychology or significant research experience
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to support research at a variety of regional sites
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports and follow research protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated.
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
