Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our'Outstanding'community Children's and Young People's Specialist services.
The Starfish Team offers assessment and intervention for young people of school age (4-18 years) with a diagnosed learning disability who are experiencing significant behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.
The post is full time (37.5 hours per week), and will be based in the East of the county at our Great Yarmouth base in Gorleston-On-Sea with opportunities for working across Norfolk; including Kings Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.
This advert may close early if a large number of applications are received, we encourage you to submit your applications early.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be varied and will include a range of assessment, formulation, and intervention. This will include direct and indirect work with the children and young people that we support, as well as their families and the professional networks involved in their care.
You will assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
You will undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological, tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care, under the supervision of a qualified chartered psychologist.
You will contribute to research and service development including opportunities to assist in development and implementation of; audits, collection of statistics, development of service evaluation and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Our supportive teams value innovation, foster development and are committed to improving the lives of the children and young people we work with. There will be the opportunity to liaise with other psychology professionals working within the Trust.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities. We encourage informal discussion prior to application. Please contact Cherie Clayton (01603 272463) for more information.
Clinical Contacts:
Dr Nicola Martin, Clinical Psychologist,Starfish@nchc.nhs.uk,01603 272319.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the criteria in the person specification which will highlight the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the criteria in the person specification which will highlight the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology that confers GBR.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society .
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with whom NHS Clinical Psychologists frequently work.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working with children and families.
Skills, Abilities and 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 or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- High standards of report writing.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to work with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and management at regular intervals.
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms.
- Ability to use Norfolk Steps techniques.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Clinical Psychology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology that confers GBR.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society .
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with whom NHS Clinical Psychologists frequently work.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working with children and families.
Skills, Abilities and 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 or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Desirable
- Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- High standards of report writing.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to work with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and management at regular intervals.
Other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms.
- Ability to use Norfolk Steps techniques.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Clinical Psychology.
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).
