Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Assistant Psychologist to work into the Trent Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service for 13 hours per week (0.35 WTE). Applicants should aspire to progressing to clinical psychology training, and have an interest in Clinical Health Psychology and gaining skills and experience in working with patients with physical health problems. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes plastic surgeons, nurses, speech and language therapists, orthodontists and dentists. The role will involve clinical and non-clinical duties, the latter including administrative tasks, service development/audit and research as appropriate. The post holder will be predominantly based at City Hospital Campus but some travel around the Trent region will be required.
The successful applicant will join the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. It is a supportive and well-respected department which incorporates specialisms in Paediatric Psychology, Adult Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology. There are excellent links with the University of Nottingham and the Trent Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course.
Main duties of the job
1. Working closely with the clinical psychologists and multidisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate team to offer psychological care to those born with a cleft lip and/or palate across the lifespan
2. Collecting data and ensuring accurate record keeping
3. Engaging in regular continuing professional development (CPD)
4. Assisting in service development/audits and research where required
5. Engaging in regular clinical supervision
6. Maintaining standards of clinical record keeping including entries in electronic health records and report writing
7. Working in accordance with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust practice guidelines, policies and standards and abide by the current Codes of Practice as outlined by the British Psychological Society
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working closely with the clinical psychologists and multidisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate team to offer psychological care to those born with a cleft lip and/or palate across the lifespan
2. Collecting data and ensuring accurate record keeping
3. Engaging in regular continuing professional development (CPD)
4. Assisting in service development/audits and research where required
5. Engaging in regular clinical supervision
6. Maintaining standards of clinical record keeping including entries in electronic health records and report writing
7. Working in accordance with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust practice guidelines, policies and standards and abide by the current Codes of Practice as outlined by the British Psychological Society
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Working closely with the clinical psychologists and multidisciplinary Cleft Lip and Palate team to offer psychological care to those born with a cleft lip and/or palate across the lifespan
2. Collecting data and ensuring accurate record keeping
3. Engaging in regular continuing professional development (CPD)
4. Assisting in service development/audits and research where required
5. Engaging in regular clinical supervision
6. Maintaining standards of clinical record keeping including entries in electronic health records and report writing
7. Working in accordance with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust practice guidelines, policies and standards and abide by the current Codes of Practice as outlined by the British Psychological Society
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties.
- Awareness of the types of psychological problems that children/their families or adults born with a cleft may experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/adults with physical health problems.
- Experience of working with patients with visible differences.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to build positive relationships with patients.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding.
- Ability to use clinical supervision appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Understand the importance and function of supervision.
- Experience in building relationships with people who have visible differences.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests.
- Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence
- Competence in the statistical package, SPSS.
- Ability to develop, manage and analyse large data sets.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to drive to locations within the region where required.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position.
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Ability to work on Wednesdays.
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent telephone manner.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties.
- Awareness of the types of psychological problems that children/their families or adults born with a cleft may experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/adults with physical health problems.
- Experience of working with patients with visible differences.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to build positive relationships with patients.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding.
- Ability to use clinical supervision appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Understand the importance and function of supervision.
- Experience in building relationships with people who have visible differences.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests.
- Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence
- Competence in the statistical package, SPSS.
- Ability to develop, manage and analyse large data sets.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to drive to locations within the region where required.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position.
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Ability to work on Wednesdays.
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent telephone manner.
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).