Psychologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage own caseload delivering a high quality, effective and efficient autism diagnostic service to children and young people across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

To assist other team members with the diagnostic process for those suspected of having a neurodiversity.

To lead with the appropriate screening of referrals and provide information for referrers, clients and carers.

To formulate reports explaining the persons diagnosis for a range of audiences including client, families and other professionals.

Ensure assessment is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of the clients.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Participate and promote positive multi-disciplinary team working.

Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of client cases and ensure record keeping is in accordance with CQC standards.

Facilitate clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists and other allied Health Professionals within the service.

Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision with Clinical Lead/Team Manager, as per ABL Health policy.

Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate assessments/referrals and models of care.

Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with ABL Health policies, procedures and standards.

Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.

Participate and assist in setting standards of client care based on sound research findings and evidence based practice.

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with the Team Manager.

To manage projects as delegated.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.

To monitor and evaluate own clinical practice against professional standards, guidelines and policies.

To advise the Service Manager and Head of Service of any service delivery issues.

To identify the need for, and to request, new equipment, resources and assessment tools.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

To engage in service development, and discuss with the Service Manager.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve client care and service delivery.

Provide statistical information as required.

Education and Development

To provide autism awareness training for a range of audiences including families, staff and other professionals.

Attend relevant and mandatory training as required.

Attend professional meetings as required.

Maintain knowledge of current ABL Health policy, procedures and guidance.

Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.

Undertake training relevant to your role and responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment.

Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required.

Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.

Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

Research and audit

Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed.

To identify the need for and to contribute to audit within areas of expertise. To use research methodology for specific audits.

To participate in and contribute to research at local and regional levels as appropriate.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may have specific skills which mean that they may work outside of the competency boundaries for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience with young people who have complex communication, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Language Delay.
• Experience working at NHS band 6 or 7 or equivalent level.
• Experience in administering and reporting ADOS and ADI r assessments.

Desirable

• Experience of work with children in a CAMHS or other healthcare setting, including adult healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workload and demonstrate effective management of clinical caseload.
• Strong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Values driven, ambitious to improve the lives of people across all ABL Healths services.
• Quality driven and able to challenge.
• Diligent and well organised.
• Effectively communicates, at both written and oral level, complex and sensitive information, taking into account the recipients.
• Maintains the highest standards of integrity when communicating with staff, clients, family, carers and other professionals.
• Positive attitude, resilient and innovative.
• Effective time and organisational skills; able to plan, manage and prioritise own workload.
• Able to comply with organisational policy, information governance and record keeping.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology.
• UK HCPC Registration.
• Qualification and experience in supervising others.
• 2 years plus post qualification experience.
• ADOS and ADI r certification.

Desirable

• BPS Chartered.

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.

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

1

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UE

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)