Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our developing Neurodevelopmental Service in West Sussex. This is a substantive post for 5 days per week (1 wte). It is based in the North CAMHS team, but has responsibilities across West Sussex and travel is required. Responsibilities include providing support, co-ordination and case preparation for the ASC and ADHD screening and assessment clinics, conducting service evaluation, audit projects and undertaking tasks to enhance the use of routine outcome measures.
This vacancy may close early due to high numbers of applciations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a strong multidisciplinary team and will receive high standards of supervision from an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist in order to develop an understanding of key aspects of the profession. The successful candidate needs to have excellent IT skills, be proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint and have good audit and evaluation skills. Knowledge of Autism and ADHD would be beneficial, but is not essential.
About us
The successful candidate will also be part of a wider West Sussex Psychology team contributing to our innovation and commitment to ongoing service improvement and compassionate care. Whilst direct clinical work is not part of the post, there will be an opportunity to support colleagues in developing shared formulations, care plans and risk assessments for young people and their families.
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 within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
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 within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
- 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
Desirable
- Experience and/or knowledge of children presenting with Neurodivergence
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
- 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
Desirable
- Experience and/or knowledge of children presenting with Neurodivergence
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).
