Assistant Psychologist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work alongside the Director for Psychological Professions and the Psychological Professions Workforce and Innovation Lead, on projects associated with the ongoing development of the psychological professions here at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve working on a range of projects, supporting the current priorities, primarily related to workforce developments. We will support the successful applicant to access the pre-registered psychology peer network, which is provided within the Trust. The post will provide valuable experience, insight and preparation for next steps into a Psychological Professions career.
Whilst the post is largely focused on project work, there will be also be clinically focused opportunities within the Trust's psychological services.
We have funding for one role, 4 days per week, for 12 months.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as this vacancy will close early if the limited number has been received.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent organisation skills, be able to manage and maintain upkeep of different databases and be skilled in both statistical analyses (for example, using SPSS and excel), interpreting results and producing reports. Excellent writing skills will be required.
You will be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist to do the following:
- Liaise with all stakeholders/project partners for each project
- Review national and local guidance e.g. around qualifications, training and supervision
- Keep, update and manage databases.
- Run statistical analyses and interpret results.
- Collate & interpret qualitative information and descriptive statistics.
- Support in the writing of articles
- Support in the development of specific proposals relevant to the project (e.g. career frameworks, training and development)
- Write up projects relating to workforce.
- Contribute to clinical services, to be agreed
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
24 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CS2484-SK
Job locations
Balladen House
Rawtenstall
BB4 6SL
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Balladen House
Rawtenstall
BB4 6SL
Employer's website
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