Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to the City and South Learning Disability Team.
You would be part of the LD Psychology team, supporting direct clinical work including assessments and some interventions, indirect clinical work including supporting clinics, groups, and report writing, and assist with the administration of the psychology team, for example maintaining databases and taking and disseminating meeting minutes.
You will have clinical supervision with a qualified clinical psychologist and have the opportunity to attend reflective practice groups.
You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team consisting of LD Nurses, OTs, SALTs, Psychiatrists and Physiotherapists.
We are a friendly and supportive psychology team. We have regular meetings which include CPD and reflective spaces. We have good regional links as we are active members of the LD SIG (linked to the Faculty for People with Intellectual Disabilities, part of the BPS). You would have the opportunity to attend the LD SIG meetings. We encourage regular CPD and this would be discussed in your annual PDR.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Siobhan Duke (Principal Clinical Psychologist) for more information on siobhan.duke@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
The best things about being a Clinical Psychologist working with People with Learning Disabilitieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVKGNaAXhlM
Main duties of the job
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Client Care Support: Contribute to the delivery and enhancement of psychological care across all sectors of service.
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Assessments & Interventions: Undertake clinical, cognitive, and neuropsychological assessments, and provide psychological interventions under supervision.
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Group Work & Collaboration: Assist in developing and co-facilitating therapeutic groups, including administration and evaluation of outcome data.
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Administration & Research: Support audits, statistics, research projects, teaching, and project work while managing daily tasks independently under supervision.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
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To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
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To assist in the organisation, coordination and running of therapeutic groups for people with LD and their families/carers.
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Offer neuropsychological tests, rating scales as appropriate and psychometric screening. Training will be provided.
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Offer psychological interventions for a range of issues covered by the service under supervision.
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To assist with other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
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To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks for the understanding of patient care across all settings where care takes place including in a community setting.
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To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, referral assessments and multiagency meetings.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
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In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines where appropriate to gain teaching from other professionals.
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To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.
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To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties and identify own learning needs.
Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development
Research and Evaluation
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To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects for clients in LD services.
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To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
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To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
IT Duties
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To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with policies and procedures.
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To undertake specific administrative duties as required including maintaining copies of tests papers and scanning in reports.
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To create or format databases or spreadsheets using computerised systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
-
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
-
To assist in the organisation, coordination and running of therapeutic groups for people with LD and their families/carers.
-
Offer neuropsychological tests, rating scales as appropriate and psychometric screening. Training will be provided.
-
Offer psychological interventions for a range of issues covered by the service under supervision.
-
To assist with other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
-
To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks for the understanding of patient care across all settings where care takes place including in a community setting.
-
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, referral assessments and multiagency meetings.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
-
In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines where appropriate to gain teaching from other professionals.
-
To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.
-
To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties and identify own learning needs.
Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development
Research and Evaluation
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To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects for clients in LD services.
-
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
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To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
IT Duties
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To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with policies and procedures.
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To undertake specific administrative duties as required including maintaining copies of tests papers and scanning in reports.
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To create or format databases or spreadsheets using computerised systems.
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- What are the most important things to consider when working with people with learning disabilities?
Question 2
Essential
- Tell us about a time you have supported people with a Learning Disability and/or neurodiversity. This could be through clinical roles or transferable skills from other life or work experience
Question 3
Essential
- Please tell us about a time you have used excellent communication skills (verbal and/or written) in the workplace?
Question 4
Essential
- Why would you like to work as an Assistant Psychologist in a Community Learning Disability Team?
Person Specification
Question 1
Essential
- What are the most important things to consider when working with people with learning disabilities?
Question 2
Essential
- Tell us about a time you have supported people with a Learning Disability and/or neurodiversity. This could be through clinical roles or transferable skills from other life or work experience
Question 3
Essential
- Please tell us about a time you have used excellent communication skills (verbal and/or written) in the workplace?
Question 4
Essential
- Why would you like to work as an Assistant Psychologist in a Community Learning Disability Team?
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.
