Job summary
We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work in a Community Learning Disability Service in the Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Based at Eastfield Clinic in Scarborough, with good public transport links to bus, road and rail, you will be working within a friendly, small and supportive multi-disciplinary team, primarily supporting the practitioner Psychologist. The team is values lead and passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to our local people who live with a Learning Disability and an associated health need.
You will also have opportunity to work closely with other team members and in coproduction with service users and carers.
We are keen to talk with interested candidates and elaborate on the post. If you would like to have further conversations ahead of applying please contact Dr Helen Ellis-Caird (Consultant Clinical Psychologist)helen.ellis-caird3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To work alongside clients, families, support workers and professionals to provide a psychologically based understanding of client's needs.
To provide a range of assessments and interventions for people with learning disabilities and their families/carers. This will include assisting in the delivery of Dementia and Eligibility Pathways for people with Learning Disabilities in the locality as well as direct, indirect and group work.
To work across a variety of settings, including residential and day services and close working with the multi-disciplinary team.
To support psychological provision in the locality, for example, through the maintenance and updating of the psychology referrals database.
To support the MDT through indirect working including involvement in case discussions, team formulations and reflective practice spaces.
Assisting the co-ordination and running of training sessions to increase the knowledge and skills of the appropriate stakeholders and co-production of future training packages/workshops
To assist with research and evaluation of the local service.
You will receive regular clinical supervision from a Practitioner Psychologist
Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area it would be desirable for the post holder to have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Record Keeping (within agreed timescale)
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
Desirable
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary).
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Record Keeping (within agreed timescale)
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Ability to work on own in a variety of settings using initiative appropriately
Desirable
- Competence in using psychometric assessment tools (within agreed timescale)
- Methodical and accurate approach to data collection and analysis.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities (paid or voluntary).
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
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).
