Job summary
AssistantPsychologistx 2- Older Adults Specialty Band4
One full time vacancy - 37.5 hours week Based at Lytham Unit, Warton Street, Lytham
One part time vacancy 30 hours per week Based at Shorelands,Central Drive,Blackpool
We are delighted to be able to offer two assistant psychologist posts in our friendly and supportivecommunityteamsonthe Fylde Coast.
Main duties of therole
Bothteamsprovidea variety of approaches to support older people with complex mental health issues.TheRapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT)provides short term input andaims to reducethe need for hospital admission where possiblewithaspecialist care home liaison service also provided to nursing and care homes.The Older AdultCommunity Mental Health Team provides supportto older adults and their familieswho are living with complex mental health difficulties and/or dementia.
The successful applicantswill beintegrated into the multi-disciplinary team, and therole includes directand indirectclinicalworkunder supervision from a clinical psychologist.The teams also have a proactive approach toservice development, and supporting with research,trainingand reflectivepracticemay be part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The posts are professionally attached to the locality older adult psychology team and wider network, both of which offer a friendly and supportive space, with a strong commitment to providing quality services for older people in Lancashire and South Cumbria.We also have closelinks with the local Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training courses.
You are required tomeet the essential travel requirements for the role, which includes carrying out home visits across Community settings including some that are rural and hard to reach via public transport
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Formal supervision with a named member of qualified clinical psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis tofacilitatework withadditionalfrequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice.
- Travelis a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position forlong periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours
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To communicate complex, sensitive information to users and carersregardingpersonal, psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way.This will involve using inter-personal skills where agreement or co-operation isrequired, e.g. results of an assessment
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To support the Clinical Psychologist, peers, other colleagues, patients/clients and provide effective communication within the team/unit.
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To assess the needs of patients and their carers based on the analysis of facts or situations. Interventions will be planned on the assessment information and the feedback from this as directed by a qualified Clinical Psychologist or registered healthcare professional
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To contribute to assessment and management plan for patients with high risk clinical needs to ensure safety of patients, carers, staff and the general public
Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.
For enquiriesabout theroles,pleasecontact:
DrYvonne Woodward(Consultant Clinical Psychologist) or Rebecca Irish (RITT Team Leader)
yvonne.woodward@lscft.nhs.uk; Rebecca.irish@lscft.nhs.uk
01253957581
NB: interviews will be held jointly for the above two postsandsuccessful applicants will be offeredthe mostappropriate rolebased on interview performance; preferences e.g. part/full time will beconsideredwhere possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Formal supervision with a named member of qualified clinical psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis tofacilitatework withadditionalfrequent opportunities for informal contact with qualified psychology staff for guidance and advice.
- Travelis a requirement of this post. Clinical activity involves sitting, often in a constrained position forlong periods of time. Related activities will require the use of a VDU screen for approximately 50% of working hours
-
To communicate complex, sensitive information to users and carersregardingpersonal, psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way.This will involve using inter-personal skills where agreement or co-operation isrequired, e.g. results of an assessment
-
To support the Clinical Psychologist, peers, other colleagues, patients/clients and provide effective communication within the team/unit.
-
To assess the needs of patients and their carers based on the analysis of facts or situations. Interventions will be planned on the assessment information and the feedback from this as directed by a qualified Clinical Psychologist or registered healthcare professional
-
To contribute to assessment and management plan for patients with high risk clinical needs to ensure safety of patients, carers, staff and the general public
Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.
For enquiriesabout theroles,pleasecontact:
DrYvonne Woodward(Consultant Clinical Psychologist) or Rebecca Irish (RITT Team Leader)
yvonne.woodward@lscft.nhs.uk; Rebecca.irish@lscft.nhs.uk
01253957581
NB: interviews will be held jointly for the above two postsandsuccessful applicants will be offeredthe mostappropriate rolebased on interview performance; preferences e.g. part/full time will beconsideredwhere possible.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or equivalent
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/ mental health difficulties or other disabilities
Desirable
- An understanding of the role of the clinical psychologist within a team
Experience
Essential
- Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of work with older people.
- To have worked as part of a team
- Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with clients, family members/paid carers
- Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
Desirable
- Skills or abilities in delivering psychologically informed interventions
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to undertake travel across a wide geographical area.
- An interest in working with older people
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology or equivalent
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge
Essential
- A good knowledge of lifespan psychology
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/ mental health difficulties or other disabilities
Desirable
- An understanding of the role of the clinical psychologist within a team
Experience
Essential
- Contact with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of work with older people.
- To have worked as part of a team
- Experience in conducting research projects or service related audit.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to interact effectively with clients, family members/paid carers
- Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
Desirable
- Skills or abilities in delivering psychologically informed interventions
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to undertake travel across a wide geographical area.
- An interest in working with older people
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.
