Job summary
A unique opportunity is now available to work as an assistant psychologist in a well-established multi-disciplinary brain injury team.
The team has a good record in supporting the development of prospective clinical psychologists.
The post holder will have supervision from a clinical psychologist, but will also have the opportunity to work closely with the specialist nurses, family psychotherapist and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's work will be in the domains of:
They will have opportunities to:
- Perform neuropsychological assessments
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Collect, analyse and report data for audit, service evaluation and research.
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Collect and evaluate clinical screening and outcome measures.
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To perform family systemic assessments in the acute and out-patient setting
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To work withchallenging behaviour
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities
- To support and enhance the multi-disciplinary care of people with acquired brain injury and their families.
Administrative Responsibilities - To help maintain prospective records of Kings patients and families affected by brain injury who have made use of the service. In particular, ensuring good quality, linked demographic, clinical outcome and service utilisation data.
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To work effectively with the administrative staff to ensure patients and their families are offered appropriate services in virtual and face to face clinics and support groups. Specifically, this might mean scheduling appointments with patients and families, carrying out clinical screening or triage prior to appointments, following up on management plans, liaising with other clinical staff or other agencies.
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To signpost and/or refer patients and their families toexternal agencies, third sector organisations, ensuring appropriate handover of clinical, family systemic and other social information.
Systems and Data Management - To ensure all data collected for the service is accurate and kept in line with information governance policies.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Research and Service Development - Ensure appropriate inclusion of patients and their families any quality improvement work, for example by involvement in co-design processes and seeking feedback about their experience of the service.
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To collect qualitative and quantitative data and undertake preliminary analyses for service improvement purposes. This may include clinical outcome data, individual interviews and focus groups, literature review.
Education and Training - To participate in departmental training and meetings.
General -
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
Safeguarding :
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities
- To support and enhance the multi-disciplinary care of people with acquired brain injury and their families.
Administrative Responsibilities - To help maintain prospective records of Kings patients and families affected by brain injury who have made use of the service. In particular, ensuring good quality, linked demographic, clinical outcome and service utilisation data.
-
To work effectively with the administrative staff to ensure patients and their families are offered appropriate services in virtual and face to face clinics and support groups. Specifically, this might mean scheduling appointments with patients and families, carrying out clinical screening or triage prior to appointments, following up on management plans, liaising with other clinical staff or other agencies.
-
To signpost and/or refer patients and their families toexternal agencies, third sector organisations, ensuring appropriate handover of clinical, family systemic and other social information.
Systems and Data Management - To ensure all data collected for the service is accurate and kept in line with information governance policies.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
Research and Service Development - Ensure appropriate inclusion of patients and their families any quality improvement work, for example by involvement in co-design processes and seeking feedback about their experience of the service.
-
To collect qualitative and quantitative data and undertake preliminary analyses for service improvement purposes. This may include clinical outcome data, individual interviews and focus groups, literature review.
Education and Training - To participate in departmental training and meetings.
General -
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
Safeguarding :
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology [ or a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level]
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychology
- An ability to interact with people with neurological impairment and disabilities
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have suffered acquired brain injuries
- Postgraduate clinical experience working as an assistant psychologist using standard neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of family systemic theory and practice
- Experience of support working with patients and families
- A desire to explore a career in clinical psychology
- Experience of software packages for databases or data-analysis
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology [ or a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level]
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychology
- An ability to interact with people with neurological impairment and disabilities
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have suffered acquired brain injuries
- Postgraduate clinical experience working as an assistant psychologist using standard neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of family systemic theory and practice
- Experience of support working with patients and families
- A desire to explore a career in clinical psychology
- Experience of software packages for databases or data-analysis
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).
