Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist (AP) to join the adult acute inpatient wards at Woodlands. The AP is an integral part of the MDT and works under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist, offering evidence based individual psychological interventions to patients. The AP also co-facilitates a therapeutic group on both wards and is involved in service evaluation and audit work.
You will be part of our friendly and supportive East Sussex acute and urgent care psychology and psychological therapies team, receiving high quality supervision and continued professional development and support. There is also a Trust-wide AP network offering opportunities for further CPD.
Main duties of the job
You will be a key member of the team and help contribute to the multi-disciplinary team's thinking and care-planning by working closely with psychiatry, nursing and OT colleagues.
The Assistant Psychologist will be joining a Psychology team based between two adult inpatient wards (Abbey & Castle Wards) of up to 24 beds. The role is demanding, with the intensity of work and variety. Due to the time limited stays for service users, the assistant will be need to be responsive to the needs of the service and aim to complete tasks with short deadlines.
oTo gain an understanding of Acute and Urgent Care Adult Mental Health settings by assisting Psychology in delivering services within working age adult acute wards.
oTo review casenotes for complex case formulations and huddles.
oTo have direct contact with inpatient service users using a simple CBT/DBT informed formulation model to understand and give meaning to their mental health crisis.
oTo administer psychometric and cognitive testing where appropriate and under supervision.
o To co-facilitate ward-based groups including DBT Informed Skills and Recovery Support Group
oTo contribute to teaching in staff training events led by Psychology.
oTo attend staff meetings, away days, CPD events etc. as appropriate .
oTo undertake data collection, analysis of findings and the production of the report of audit/evaluation outcomes.
oTo collate an annual report on the Psychology Service.
About us
Sussex Partnership is a fantastic Trust to work for and psychology is highly valued. Our teams are welcoming and enthusiastic about providing the best possible care for people who access our services. Sussex is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant urban communities, rural areas and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs. The Trust has recently been rated by the CQC as Good overall and Outstanding for care.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has teaching status and is developing into one of the country's leading teaching mental health trusts. Working here offers continued training and development, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex.
You will be supported by an experienced psychologist through clinical and managerial supervision, who will support your development. A specialised induction programme is also available and successful applicants will also be able to attend training that is offered at the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertake related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team and service.
To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
- To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
- To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
- To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or regular supervision from qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
- To plan, organise and co-facilitate psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
- To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertake related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team and service.
To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
- To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
- To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
- To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or regular supervision from qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
- To plan, organise and co-facilitate psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
- To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
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).
