Job summary
We have a 1.0 WTE Assistant Psychology post at Band 4 for 6 months to
support the work of the Neuropsychology Service within Worcestershires
Integrated Neurology Team. This is a specialist community service for people
who have experienced an acquired brain injury or are living with a progressive
neurological condition. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic
individual with a strong interest in the psychological well-being of adults
following a diagnosis of a neurological condition (e.g. stroke, head injury,
Parkinsons disease, MND), with the successful candidate ideally demonstrating
experience of working in these areas. The Integrated Neurology Team is a
friendly team made up of a range of professionals, including specialist
nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants,
psychologists and SALT. To discuss this position please contact Dr Fiona
Pipon-Young ( fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net; Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist)
Main duties of the job
- Assisting the collection
of psychological outcome data and presenting findings to the wider service
- Assisting in preparing
materials for therapeutic group interventions, contributing to the facilitation
of these groups and supporting the evaluation using clinical outcomes measures
following the intervention
- Supporting
neuropsychological assessments of adults under the supervision of a qualified
Clinical Psychologist
- Communicating the
results of assessments to members of the multidisciplinary team
- Supporting the
development of service user involvement and enhancing patient experience
- Carrying out audit and
research
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health
services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning
disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people
of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from
over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working
options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and
empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we
were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We
value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays,
increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced
pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working
opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and
adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such
as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and
online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice
schemes
- Health and wellbeing
opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours Degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients in the specified service area ideally as an assistant psychologist
- Other relevant paid or voluntary people-related work
- Research experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions, including cognitive assessment and cognitive behavioural therapies
- Experience in delivery of self-help programmes or packages of
- interventions and report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the needs and difficulties of patients with acquired brain injury
- Knowledge and awareness of evidence-based practice relating to patients within the specified service area, including psychological assessment and therapy techniques
- Graduate knowledge of research design and methodology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with people who may be emotionally distressed, difficult to engage, abusive, or hostile
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours Degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients in the specified service area ideally as an assistant psychologist
- Other relevant paid or voluntary people-related work
- Research experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Experience in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions, including cognitive assessment and cognitive behavioural therapies
- Experience in delivery of self-help programmes or packages of
- interventions and report writing
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the needs and difficulties of patients with acquired brain injury
- Knowledge and awareness of evidence-based practice relating to patients within the specified service area, including psychological assessment and therapy techniques
- Graduate knowledge of research design and methodology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with people who may be emotionally distressed, difficult to engage, abusive, or hostile
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
