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Assistant Psychologist
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An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the STEPS team as an Assistant Psychologist
Salary | 29,500 to 36,500 (based on experience) |
Location | Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Rd, Sheffield S7 2QA |
Hours of work | 37.5 hours worked over 6 days with some Saturdays as part of the rota |
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervisory responsibility for the psychological therapies assistant
- To conduct neuropsychological assessments with clients. All work will be supervised by a consultant psychologist
- To formulate and deliver rehab-care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a consultant psychologist
- To formulate and deliver therapeutic group intervention under supervision of a consultant psychologist
- To develop and provide training to professionals and non-professionals involved in offering input to the STEPS clients
- Agree and put together care pathways for new clients entering STEPS under the supervision of the consultant psychologist
- Support the empowerment of other teams and individuals to increase knowledge, skills and professional confidence around the needs of clients
- To work as part of a wide inter-disciplinary team, liaising frequently with all colleagues including Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, OT, physiotherapy, SLT, nurses and rehabilitation assistants
- To support and enhance the STEPS psychology service by carrying out or supervising in clinically related administration, audits and research projects contributing to service delivery and development, delegating tasks associated with these processes as appropriate
- To use published research and information on good practice regularly to keep clinical practice up-to-date and evidence based
- Using own initiative to seek out CPD (Continuing Professional Development) annually
- To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes or to supervise these activities being carried out where appropriate
- To prepare complex neuropsychological assessment reports for a variety of audiences, under the supervision of the consultant psychologist
- To promote and monitor the accurate recording of behavioural data within the service, and to prepare behavioural reports for client review meetings or to supervise the carrying out of this activity
- To attend and contribute to client review meetings
- Developing psychological formulations for and with our clients to inform care for the client whilst at STEPS, under the supervision of a consultant psychologist
COMMUNICATIONS:
- To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrate the values and behaviours of STEPS
- To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs
- To develop effective relationships with clients, carers, team members, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required
- To maintain accurate and detailed records of all interventions using the STEPS notes system and other specified systems as applicable
- To record supervisions, appraisals and other people management related activities accurately using iRota and Staffology
PEOPLE and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- To be responsible for day-to-day workload allocation interacting with the STEPS team as appropriate
- To be responsible for day-to-day workload allocation for Assistant Psychologist or other support team
- To be responsible for providing input to training both in development and/or delivery as required from time to time by the STEPS OD strategy
- To be responsible for the delivery of both informal and formal training programmes as and when required in conjunction with other members of the STEPS team
- Helping the wider team to provide a trauma-informed service
- Working with the R&D therapist on research projects as appropriate to inform future decisions
PERSON SPECIFICATION | |||
Role Title: Assistant Psychologist | |||
Area | Essential | Desirable | Assessment Method |
Qualifications | Degree in Psychology at 2:1 or above Eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS | To have a master’s degree in psychology | Application Form/ Interview/ Assessment Centre |
Special Skills & Attributes | Excellent organisational skills, maintaining detailed electronic records Excellent communication skills, both orally & written Research skills Computer literate, knowledge of SPSS, Word & Excel. Able to present information to a group of colleagues. Experience of working with people with acquired/progressive neurological conditions. | Keen to develop a career in Clinical Psychology | Application Form/ Interview/ Assessment Centre |
Experience | Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) rules Experience of demonstrable report writing / presentation skills Ability to analyse, manipulate and communicate complex data and information sources Experience of working in a health or social care setting Experience of assessment Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary team Ability and experience in taking the lead in management of clients who have behaviours that challenge Experience of working with people who have had/have a life changing illness or injury | 18 months applied experience as an Assistant Psychologist Experience working in a private care setting Experience working with medico legal professionals Ability to use supervision effectively Previous experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments Experience of collecting behavioural data, and analysing it Experience of running groups | Application Form/ Interview |
Personal Attributes | Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to clinical development and rehabilitation Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of team working | Assessment Centre | |
Equal Opportunities | Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality issues and commitments to the aims and objectives of the policy in employment and client care. Able to deal fairly and equally with colleagues and clients. |