Elysium Healthcare

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. Join the team at Ann House & Gregory House as an Assistant Psychologist and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. We provide a range of care pathways to suit the individual needs of those accessing our specialist services which include: Long term complex care and specialist nursing; Respite and short breaks; Effective management of challenging behaviours.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis. Assisting with audit and research Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection

About us

About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£23,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8357

Job locations

CA14 3PD

Workington

CA14 3PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. Join the team at Ann House & Gregory House as an Assistant Psychologist and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. We provide a range of care pathways to suit the individual needs of those accessing our specialist services which include:

  • Long term complex care and specialist nursing;
  • Respite and short breaks;
  • Effective management of challenging behaviours.
  • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
  • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
  • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
  • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
  • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
  • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
  • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
  • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assisting with audit and research
  • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection
  • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
  • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
  • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. Join the team at Ann House & Gregory House as an Assistant Psychologist and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. We provide a range of care pathways to suit the individual needs of those accessing our specialist services which include:

  • Long term complex care and specialist nursing;
  • Respite and short breaks;
  • Effective management of challenging behaviours.
  • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting. As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
  • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
  • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
  • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
  • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
  • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
  • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
  • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assisting with audit and research
  • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection
  • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
  • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
  • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
    • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
    • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
    • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
    • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
    • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
    • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations

    Experience

    Essential

    • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting.
    • As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports.
    • Your responsibilities will include:
    • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
    • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
    • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
    • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
    • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
    • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
    • Assisting with audit and research
    • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection

    Desirable

    • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting.
    • As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports.
    • Your responsibilities will include:
    • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
    • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
    • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
    • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
    • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
    • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
    • Assisting with audit and research
    • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
    • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
    • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
    • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need:
    • Previous experience of working as a member of a clinical team
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) at Class 2.1 or higher
    • Aspiration to develop a career as a Practitioner Psychologist
    • Commitment to meet and sustain professional practice expectations

    Experience

    Essential

    • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting.
    • As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports.
    • Your responsibilities will include:
    • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
    • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
    • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
    • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
    • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
    • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
    • Assisting with audit and research
    • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection

    Desirable

    • Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you will be supervised to help deliver a range of different assessments and interventions to people within a group and individual setting.
    • As an Assistant Psychologist, you will also oversee collection and analysis of various clinical data, including neurocognitive and behaviour assessments, and outcome measures. You will also assist with staff training and preparation of reports.
    • Your responsibilities will include:
    • Carrying out a range of clinical activities under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Conducting protocol-based psychological assessments using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews, scoring and reporting (verbal/written) under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist
    • Overseeing collection and preliminary analysis of data for individual behaviour assessments
    • Assisting in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups
    • Helping to coordinate routine completion of appropriate outcome measures
    • Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
    • Attending and contributing to various relevant meetings
    • Supporting the Clinical Psychologist within the service on a day-to-day basis.
    • Assisting with audit and research
    • Maintaining the highest standards regarding clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    CA14 3PD

    Workington

    CA14 3PD


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    CA14 3PD

    Workington

    CA14 3PD


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Elysium Careers

    Elysium Careers

    careers@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

    02083271800

    Details

    Date posted

    13 October 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    £23,000 to £25,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    8357

    Job locations

    CA14 3PD

    Workington

    CA14 3PD


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