Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a psychology graduate with an interest in neuropsychology, dementia care, and clinical health psychology for a full-time assistant psychologist post. The post is fixed term for 24 months, offering an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills across these specialties, alongside experience of group work and service evaluation.
This advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
For the first 3 months, the post will be split between the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Psychology Service at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals (Mon-Thurs) and the Memory Assessment Service at The King's Wood Centre (Fri). The CCU role will focus on a service evaluation project, collecting data and outcomes. Thereafter, the role will be entirely based in the Memory Assessment Service. You will support and enhance the psychological care of service users, completing neuropsychological assessments and co-facilitating group interventions under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Service evaluation and audit via data collection, maintenance of databases, and analysis of patient reported outcome measures and service user feedback.
- Completion of neuropsychological assessments contributing to the differential diagnosis of dementia in the Memory Assessment Service under close supervision. This will include test administration, interpretation, report writing and providing feedback to service users and their families.
- Co-facilitation of the psycho-education group for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- To ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with professional code and Trust policy.
- To liaise with staff in a variety of settings, ensuring that teams are able to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of people with cognitive impairment or dementia in their care.
- To attend MDT meetings when required to provide input, and contribute to care plans.
- To assist in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, NICE guidance and MSNAP accredited care standards.
- To participate in weekly supervision with a qualified Clinical Psychologist
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Service evaluation and audit via data collection, maintenance of databases, and analysis of patient reported outcome measures and service user feedback.
- Completion of neuropsychological assessments contributing to the differential diagnosis of dementia in the Memory Assessment Service under close supervision. This will include test administration, interpretation, report writing and providing feedback to service users and their families.
- Co-facilitation of the psycho-education group for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- To ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with professional code and Trust policy.
- To liaise with staff in a variety of settings, ensuring that teams are able to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of people with cognitive impairment or dementia in their care.
- To attend MDT meetings when required to provide input, and contribute to care plans.
- To assist in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, NICE guidance and MSNAP accredited care standards.
- To participate in weekly supervision with a qualified Clinical Psychologist
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Psychology 2:1 or higher
Desirable
- Postgraduate study in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of involvement with research/audit/service evaluation/data collection
Desirable
- Experience of working in any capacity with older people, people with dementia, people with long term health conditions
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Psychology 2:1 or higher
Desirable
- Postgraduate study in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of involvement with research/audit/service evaluation/data collection
Desirable
- Experience of working in any capacity with older people, people with dementia, people with long term health conditions
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).
