Job summary
Main function of the job:-
The psychology service is composed of a consultant clinical psychologist and assistant
psychologist providing clinical input across the service. The main aspects of the role are
completing a range of assessments (e.g. personality, cognitive, mood, neuropsychological and
behavioural), providing therapeutic input to individuals or groups and contributing to care or
treatment plans (e.g. devising behaviour management programmes). The team are also
actively involved in providing in-house training to staff and reflective practice and clinical
supervision.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role:-
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic
neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and
indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified
psychologist.
- To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under
supervision from a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment
and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified
psychologist.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g.
reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back
on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
- Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified
psychologist.
- Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new
service users suitability for admission to the service.
- Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in
implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified
psychologist.
About us
Sturdee Community Hospital is a dedicated service in Leicester, committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 1865 who have complex mental health needs. With 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, we offer a supportive and structured environment in which every individual can work towards their recovery goals.
Sturdee Community Hospital is more than a traditional inpatient settingit is a dynamic environment where women with complex mental health needs can find renewed hope. By integrating clinical expertise, evidence-based psychological interventions, and a fervent commitment to patient empowerment, we strive to create a place in which each individual can rediscover a sense of purpose and direction.
Recovery is not merely about symptom relief. It involves forging meaningful connections, regaining confidence, acquiring practical skills, and establishing a healthy relationship with oneself and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic
neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and
indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified
psychologist.
- To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under
supervision from a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment
and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified
psychologist.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g.
reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back
on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
- Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified
psychologist.
- Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new
service users suitability for admission to the service.
- Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in
implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified
psychologist.
- Liaise or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on specific
cases and programmes as required.
- Assist the Consultant Psychologist and other clinicians in clinical work and other duties
as required.
- To maintain service user records, including clinical observations, clinical notes, tests
and other relevant service user data.
- To monitor and maintain the psychology services tests and questionnaire resources and
inform the Consultant Psychologist of any additional resources required.
- To participate in regular clinical supervision. A minimum one hour a week of supervision
will be offered in a confidential setting in addition to working alongside a qualified
psychologist as required for more complex clinical work.
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the
service as required.
- Organise own workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified
psychologist and line manager.
- Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times
- Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.
- In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other
reasonable duties as required by the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic
neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and
indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified
psychologist.
- To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under
supervision from a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment
and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified
psychologist.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g.
reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back
on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
- Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified
psychologist.
- Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new
service users suitability for admission to the service.
- Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in
implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified
psychologist.
- Liaise or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on specific
cases and programmes as required.
- Assist the Consultant Psychologist and other clinicians in clinical work and other duties
as required.
- To maintain service user records, including clinical observations, clinical notes, tests
and other relevant service user data.
- To monitor and maintain the psychology services tests and questionnaire resources and
inform the Consultant Psychologist of any additional resources required.
- To participate in regular clinical supervision. A minimum one hour a week of supervision
will be offered in a confidential setting in addition to working alongside a qualified
psychologist as required for more complex clinical work.
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the
service as required.
- Organise own workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified
psychologist and line manager.
- Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times
- Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.
- In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other
reasonable duties as required by the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters Degree would be beneficial.
- Experience within a similar role in hospital environment inpatient or community settings.
- Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters Degree would be beneficial.
- Experience within a similar role in hospital environment inpatient or community settings.
- Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT).
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.
