Job summary
We have a exciting vacancy for a highly motivated, academically able and team-oriented Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Selden Centre specialist hospital for adults with Learning Disabilities (3 days a week) and Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) based in Uckfield (2 days a week). The Selden Centre is based on the Swandean hospital site in Worthing and the CLDT support adults with learning disabilities in the Eastbourne, Downs and Weald regions of East Sussex. We are friendly, forward-thinking and innovative teams, comprising of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists. The post is a year-long contract. The post offers a valuable range of experience for aspiring psychologists. A number of former post-holders have progressed to Clinical Psychology and other applied psychology training posts. The work will primarily be at base for the days on which the AP works at the Selden Centre but there are some opportunities for hybrid working between the team base and remote working from home for the CLDT post. Previous post holders have chosen to live in the local vibrant city of Brighton and Hove as this is central to both bases and offers opportunities for an engaging social and cultural life.
Main duties of the job
The role will be variedbut will involve assisting the Clinical Psychologists in their clinical and service-related work. A range of psychological models are used in the teams including Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Systemic models. Roles at the Selden Centre will include running a weekly ward 'community meeting', data collection and interpretation to support functional assessments, completing audits including of restrictive practices, gathering and presenting outcome data and facilitating wait-list management tools. Within the CLDT, the role will include administrative tasks such as clinic bookings, updating the waitlist as well as audit and service development projects. We would particularly encourage applications from graduate psychologists who have some experience of, and/or an interest in developing their skills in, these models. A number of the people the teams support are autistic and there are opportunities to develop skills in supporting people who are neurodivergent. The post-holder will be invited to all learning disability psychology CPD and business events.
About us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services. Come and join us in sunny vibrant Brighton and the beautiful surrounding Sussex countryside and coast.
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 weekly supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
Main responsibilities:
- To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
- To undergo training in order to be able to carry out specific psychological and team assessments, with qualified Clinical Psychologists and then independently, under supervision.
- To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or separate weekly supervision from qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
- To plan, organise and co-teach 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.
- To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
- To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
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 weekly supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
Main responsibilities:
- To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
- To undergo training in order to be able to carry out specific psychological and team assessments, with qualified Clinical Psychologists and then independently, under supervision.
- To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or separate weekly supervision from qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
- To plan, organise and co-teach 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.
- To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
- To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:2 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 2:2 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).
