North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

Assistant Psychologist - Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week

We have a vacancy for a full time Assistant Psychologist to work on the Broadfield Unit based at the Haywood Hospital. The post is to support the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Clinical Psychologist in providing psychological care for patients who have experienced a neurological illness or injury and are receiving specialised rehabilitation in our level 2a unit. The post holder will also be working closely with the wider MDT. The role involves contributing to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with significant acquired brain injuries which may result in disorders of consciousness or behaviour that challenges. the wider team in their understanding and management of these difficulties is a key element of this role.

The post is based on a hospital ward, although agile working is expected. The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. There is opportunity for teaching, research, clinical audit and CPD.

Main duties of the job

Core features of the role will include:

Working alongside the Consultant, Clinical Psychologist and Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide high quality psychological formulation and intervention for patients requiring specialised rehabilitation

Providing structured interventions under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

Working with people who have complex needs which can present/lead to challenging situations or behaviours.

Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools, outcome measures and cognitive assessments

Assistance with service development and evaluation

Previous experience of working with adults with physical, cognitive or mental health problems is essential.

Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-SPL-6856933

Job locations

Broadfield Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 7AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of neuropsychologically-informed rehabilitation on the specialised rehabilitation unit of the Haywood Hospital.

The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

The post holder will be expected to deliver test materials and to be able to concentrate for long periods of time to complete assessments and writing up the results.

The post holder may be required to work with clients who are highly distressed, anxious or hostile and will experience sensitive situations on a weekly basis. The client group will include people with a range of organically induced behaviour management disorders.

Working independently to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and the unit multi-disciplinary team.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and projects, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

The post holder will need to be able to travel between community appointments.

Please see the full job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the delivery of neuropsychologically-informed rehabilitation on the specialised rehabilitation unit of the Haywood Hospital.

The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

The post holder will be expected to deliver test materials and to be able to concentrate for long periods of time to complete assessments and writing up the results.

Working independently to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and the unit multi-disciplinary team.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and projects, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

The post holder will need to be able to travel between community appointments.

Please see the full job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Experience

Essential

Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Broadfield Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Broadfield Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)