Assistant Psychologist Complications of Excess Weight
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic assistant psychologist to join our innovative complications of Excess Weight (CEW) MDT. The team is based in South Tees (the current team base is in Guisborough with frequent travel required to other venuesincluding James Cook University Hospital)
The MDT involves joint work with family support workers, nurse, dietitian, physio, psychologist and medical professionals to deliver a coordinated plan of support which includes amongst other things a programme of social activities and events.
Main duties of the job
The post will include working with young people and their families to support their psychological well-being during their time in the Service. The role involves attending clinics, conducting home visits, delivering group sessions, education sessions and assessing children and young people and their families. The post-holder would also be a key worker within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
Enthusiasm and passion for joining all relevant aspects of the service and working with others embedded in the team will be essential.
Strong communication skills will be vital in the role as the Children, Young People and families cover a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds and interaction with other services is frequent.
The post-holder will have access to safeguarding supervision due to the complex nature of the role.
The post-holder will also be a member of the Medical Psychology team withaccess to support, training and supervision as well as networking with other assistant psychologists and clinicians.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.
Your Leadership Impact
Leading Your Team to Success
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
18 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
328-NSC-7040908
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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