Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist (fixed term position for 12 months) to join our growing team at the Healthy Ageing Service (HAS) in Milton Keynes. The service has two distinct pathways and the post holder will work within the accredited memory assessment pathway. This pathway provides early identification, assessment, diagnosis and support to clients who have dementia and their carers/families. The main responsibilities of this post will include assessment and diagnosis of dementia, working with clients and their carers/family post diagnosis and collaborating with the planning and facilitation of the group program at SMS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is dynamic and motivated who can work autonomously and as part of the team to continue to provide and develop the existing service. You will be responsible to the team manager and receive supervision from a clinical psychologist.
About us
Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of the assessment arm of the team and will provide specialist assessment under the clinical supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will also provide both group and 1-1 evidenced based interventions to service users with dementia and their support networks.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of the assessment arm of the team and will provide specialist assessment under the clinical supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will also provide both group and 1-1 evidenced based interventions to service users with dementia and their support networks.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (2:1)
- Degree in psychology (2:1)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in psychology
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people living with dementia/ carers of people living with dementia.
- Recent experience of direct work with people with mental ill health
- Experience of working with older people.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with dementia
- Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to the client group and mental health.
Key skills
Essential
- Demonstrate high standards in verbal and written communication
- Computer literate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (2:1)
- Degree in psychology (2:1)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in psychology
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with people living with dementia/ carers of people living with dementia.
- Recent experience of direct work with people with mental ill health
- Experience of working with older people.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for people with dementia
- Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to the client group and mental health.
Key skills
Essential
- Demonstrate high standards in verbal and written communication
- Computer literate
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).
