Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant
Psychologist to join the CAMHS Eating Disorder Service in Leeds.
The team engages and supports young people and families with a range of eating
problems, providing specialist assessment and intervention up to age 18. We
also offer support to local external agencies through training and
consultation.
The post holder will experience working alongside an MDT of skilled and
committed Psychologists, Nurses, Dieticians, Psychiatrists and Paediatricians.
You will work closely with colleagues in CAMHS and local schools, and have
links to paediatric and specialist care services across the locality.
There is a long history of psychologists working within this team, as the
distinct contribution of Psychology is highly valued. The post-holder will be
supervised by a qualified Clinical Psychologist with full support given
throughout the post from the Senior Clinical Psychologist and also the Clinical
Team Manager.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve supporting the team with:
- Conducting psychological assessments and developing formulations which draw on a range of theories and perspectives
- Delivery of individual & group therapeutic work
- Contributing to research and audit in an exciting and evolving area of clinical practice
You will access clinical and group supervision, MDT meetings, case-formulation, and ongoing training and CPD. This post is ideal for someone who is passionate about developing their theory-practice links through clinical work, multi-disciplinary working, and supervision. The post-holder will thrive if they value opportunities for learning and growth in areas of service evaluation, development, and community outreach.
Experience in the role of an Assistant Psychologist or working with children or in social care is desirable. You will have an upper second class honours degree in Psychology. We follow a hybrid working model consisting of office-based work and also remote work.
About us
Working for Leeds community
Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community
Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole
city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community
hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds
City Council.
We have a strong
culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on
delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC
evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Leeds
Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated
as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits
range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some
of the most important ones:
- 27-33
days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly
regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A
supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new
starters
- Professional
development opportunities including coaching, training and education
support
- Salary
sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health
and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority
access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will work within
standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload
independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area. In
doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of
programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of
competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of standard
operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order
to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will work within agreed
framework to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic
activities and patient response to activity.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete tests and assessments within agreed pathways of care, manipulate
equipment.
1.4.
The post holder will be able to make judgement
involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g. alter programmes
of activities or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care.
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and is responsible for taking action; advises supervising professional and
accurately record all interventions
1.6.
Provides and receives routine or sometimes
complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and
addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their
care and gain valid consent for care; record discussions in an accurate and
timely manner in the individuals patient record
1.7.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of
their role
1.8.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of
treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture
of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.9.
Prioritises their own workload and understands the
boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patients, the
workload of more junior staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will work within
standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload
independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area. In
doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of
programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of
competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of standard
operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order
to be competent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
The post holder will work within agreed
framework to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic
activities and patient response to activity.
1.2.
Support and assist other staff members to
deliver care as delegated and directed
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills obtained
through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to
complete tests and assessments within agreed pathways of care, manipulate
equipment.
1.4.
The post holder will be able to make judgement
involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g. alter programmes
of activities or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care.
1.5.
Able to identify risk or changes in condition
and is responsible for taking action; advises supervising professional and
accurately record all interventions
1.6.
Provides and receives routine or sometimes
complex information using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and
addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their
care and gain valid consent for care; record discussions in an accurate and
timely manner in the individuals patient record
1.7.
Approaches each individual with care, compassion
and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of
their role
1.8.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of
treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture
of self care, involvement and empowerment
1.9.
Prioritises their own workload and understands the
boundaries of their practice; may plan tasks for others e.g. patients, the
workload of more junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma
Desirable
- Upper Second Class Degree in Psychology
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area to diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience in participating in clinical supervision
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Experience of working without direct supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers
- Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping including updating records managing patient information
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical governance and accountability
- Knowledge of national and local influences on the provision of health and social care
- Knowledge of common clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work e.g. older adults, mental health, children, neurology
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical skill development
- Reflective practice skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training/qualification identified to develop skills required to carry out duties e.g. Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma
Desirable
- Upper Second Class Degree in Psychology
- Evidence of previous learning related to clinical area to diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care settings without direct supervision
- Experience of relevant clinical area
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience in participating in clinical supervision
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating clinical supervision
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Experience of working without direct supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers
- Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping including updating records managing patient information
- Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice and continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical governance and accountability
- Knowledge of national and local influences on the provision of health and social care
- Knowledge of common clinical conditions which may be encountered in area of work e.g. older adults, mental health, children, neurology
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical skill development
- Reflective practice skills
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.
