Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Bristol Inpatient Psychology Service as an Assistant Psychologist. The post will provide input to mental health wards at Callington Road Hospital, primarily working on the male PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) and acute ward.
The successful candidate will undertake direct psychological work including assessments and brief interventions under supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists. They will also support formulation, work with families and carers, and service development. They will join a supportive team of qualified Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and placement students and receive supervision and training appropriate to the role.
We seek candidates who are experienced with working on wards to allow them to adjust quickly to the role. They should have empathy for the experiences of people admitted to hospital, the ability to build rapport quickly, a clear understanding of ward environments, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with MDT colleagues.
The Bristol Inpatient Psychology Service is committed to the provision of high quality Psychology Services across all wards and the development of a culture of psychologically and trauma-informed thinking.
Main duties of the job
- To support the ward Clinical Psychologist.
- To prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups.
- To offer range of high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To take a significant degree of responsibility for the administration and scoring of such assessments.
- To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.
- To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.
- To work with a significant level of autonomy to prepare, deliver and review psychological work and to represent a psychological view to multidisciplinary professional.
- To work with service users who may be acutely distressed and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To support the Practitioner Psychologists within the base service.
- Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups.
- Where required, to offer range of high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To take a significant degree of responsibility for the administration and scoring of such assessments.
- To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.
- To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.
- To work with a significant level of autonomy to prepare, deliver and review psychological work and to represent a psychological view to multidisciplinary professional.
- To work with service users who may be acutely distressed and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
- To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.
- To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
- Where required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.
- Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.
PROFESSIONAL
- To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role
- To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.
- To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.
- To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.
- To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.
- To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.
- To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service.
- To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared.
- To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
GENERAL
- To assist in the production of resources and materials used by the service
- To assist with the general running of the Team/Service eg minuting department meetings.
IT SKILLS
- To use a range of IT tools to collect data, create resources, access records and document notes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- To support the Practitioner Psychologists within the base service.
- Where required, to prepare and deliver high quality psychological interventions under supervision, either individually or in groups.
- Where required, to offer range of high quality psychological assessments following instructions appropriate to the assessment tools/processes. To take a significant degree of responsibility for the administration and scoring of such assessments.
- To gather and organise information about clinical notes, relevant psychological interventions and clinical tools for use by other staff.
- To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication within teams.
- To work with a significant level of autonomy to prepare, deliver and review psychological work and to represent a psychological view to multidisciplinary professional.
- To work with service users who may be acutely distressed and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
- To maintain clinical records, databases and other professional records as appropriate.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
- To undertake such training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.
- To assist with the delivery of teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with qualified staff.
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
- Where required, to assist with the audit and evaluation of the service in collaboration with qualified clinical and counselling psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.
- Where required, to undertake literature searches and reviews.
PROFESSIONAL
- To understand and practice in line with the BPS (2009) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the DCP (2008) Professional Practice Guidelines on the role
- To participate in team business and professional meetings as appropriate.
- To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department, Service and Trust.
- To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist.
- To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.
- To participate in meetings with members of nursing staff and MDTs as appropriate.
- To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- To participate in service governance processes to ensure a safe and effective service.
- To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure best practice is shared.
- To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.
GENERAL
- To assist in the production of resources and materials used by the service
- To assist with the general running of the Team/Service eg minuting department meetings.
IT SKILLS
- To use a range of IT tools to collect data, create resources, access records and document notes.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Psychology degree at 2:1 or 1st
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Training in psychological therapy
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist or equivalent health profession
- Experience working on wards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and organisation
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Psychology degree at 2:1 or 1st
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Training in psychological therapy
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist or equivalent health profession
- Experience working on wards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and organisation
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).
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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