Assistant Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to work within the Paediatric Psychology Team, within a wider Clinical Psychology Service.

The post holder will support in assessments, undertaking specialist psychometric assessments and school observations. They will also gain experience of individual psychological interventions with young people under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidates may also be expected to assist in maintenance of clinical databases, clinical audit and support the running of intervention groups.

The office base is in Royal Derby Hospital, but the post holders would be expected to travel to schools and other venues across Derby City and Southern Derbyshire.You will receive excellent supervision and support. We have good links with the Leicester and Trent Doctoral Training Courses and regularly supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

All candidates must answer the following question within their application, or their application will not be considered for shortlisting. What are the differences between CAMHS and Paediatric Clinical Psychology services?

Due to the high number of applications for posts, we will be unable to offer informal tours for applicants. For the same reason we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The role includes support in assessment, undertaking specialist psychometric assessments and school observations. There will also be opportunity to gain experience of individual psychological interventions with children and families under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.

You will also be expected to assist in maintenance of clinical databases, clinical audit and support the running of intervention groups. This post offers the opportunity to work within a team of Psychologists with close links to other professional groups.

Excellent communication will be an essential component to the post. You should be able to demonstrate a good level of initiative and be able work well as part of a team. You will also be required to take on other identified responsibilities suitable for the banding. Must be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.

Closing date of applications: 15th September 2023

Interview date: 29th September 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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