Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as a guide to the main
responsibilities of the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and
tasks. The post holder may be required
to undertake other appropriate duties which are not listed below, at the
direction of the Assistant Psychology Lead, and the Psicon Directors. The job description may be amended from time
to time after consultation with the post holder. The job description will be reviewed at staff
appraisals.
Reports to: Assistant Psychology Lead
Responsible for: This post has no supervisory
responsibilities
Principle duties and
responsibilities
1. To
provide effective, efficient and high-quality clinical administrative support
to the Directors and other clinicians.
2. To
support the Assistant Psychology team in day to day responsibilities.
3. To
provide competent clinical administrative support.
4. To
contribute to the smooth running of the business of Psicon.
Clinical Administrative
Support
Maintain high standards of clinical record
keeping and report writing in accordance with BPS professional codes of
practice.
Prepare own correspondence and for
Directors/Clinicians/Operations Manager.
Prepare test materials and visual aids.
Administer and add, information to clients
files using the relevant IT systems.
Collect and analyse data and produce
reports.
To be acquainted with, implement and maintain
all relevant Service policies and procedures.
To carry out thorough and efficient clinical
triages in line with service protocol.
Clinical services
To support Assistant Psychologists in the
planning and organisation of psycho-educational courses and groups under
supervision.
To liaise (as necessary) with the systems
involved with adults under the care of the service (such as family, carers,
solicitors, social workers, etc) to ensure a holistic approach to care.
To liaise (as necessary) with the systems
involved with the children and young people under the care of the service (such
as parents, carers, schools, social workers, etc) to ensure a holistic approach
to care.
To conduct literature searches, collate audit
and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and
enhance care delivered by the service.
To have a good understanding of risk assessments
and safeguarding issues and seek the support of a qualified clinician if risk
issues are identified.
To attend and contribute (as necessary) to
clinical meetings within the service.
Supervision
Receive regular monthly clinical
supervision.
To contribute to the development and maintenance
of the highest professional standards of practice.
Participate in internal and external CPD
training as required.
To participate fully in the Services
performance review and personal development planning process on an annual
basis.
Communications
Communicate effectively with patients,
employees, clinicians, Directors and third parties.
Take and act upon instructions given by
clinicians and/or management/director team.
Deal with and act upon general telephone and in
person enquiries regarding clinical support, clinical services, business
development (as required).
Check emails regularly and act
upon/reply/distribute.
To report immediately any incidents affecting
staff, users and visitors on service property in accordance with service
policies.
Core
Responsibilities
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
and be responsible for ensuring they are aware of the existing policies and
procedures.
To act in accordance with their professional
body (where applicable) at all times.
Abide by the companys confidentiality policy
and the confidentiality agreement.
Maintain awareness and comply with policies and
procedures relating to Health and Safety.
Act in accordance with and promote the companys
core values (commitment, trust, integrity and kindness).
Promote a positive approach to equality,
diversity and treat others with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding and be
aware of the companys policy and procedure relating to raising safeguarding
concerns.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with
colleagues, ensuring approachability, and open and honest conduct.
