Job summary
We are recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to work within the CAMHS Community Eating Disorders Team.
The post will support and enhance the professional care of clients within the service across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures
Main duties of the job
To provide one to one therapy to children with sensitive, emotional and psychological issues, which requires empathy, training, reassurance and motivational skills. This is supervised on a weekly basis by a clinical psychologist via an hour long meeting, as stipulated by the British Psychological Society guidelines.
To conduct psychometric testing, using specific psychological tools as part of the assessment procedure. Once carried out, these tests are scored and analysed within the role of this job
To conduct and design group therapy sessions to cater for the client group, in a sensitive manner
To communicate complex and sensitive information empathically and to adapt language when addressing different situations, such as relating information to parents and to children
To plan individual sessions and researches new possible skills that may benefit a client. Must also have the ability to adjust these plans if the client broaches an incompatible topic within the session
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- IT Literate
- High standard of report writing
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Training in Psychometric testing
- Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and neurodiverse differences
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
- IT Literate
- High standard of report writing
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Training in Psychometric testing
- Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences
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).
