Job summary
The post holder will be part of the Weight Management Service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). This service provides dietetic and psychological interventions to adults living with obesity. The post holder will support the provision of psychological assessment and intervention within the Weight Management Service. Assessments and interventions delivered by the post holder will be under the supervision of qualified Practitioner Psychologists located in Weight Management Services.
While the post is based in St Cadoc's Hospital, the post holder may need to travel across localities within ABUHB.
Professional support and clinical supervision will be provided and opportunities for peer support are also available through the Clinical Health Psychology Specialty and wider psychology network.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking psychological assessments and interventions as part of the multi-professional team and as delegated by the clinical psychologists
- Supporting the clinical psychologists to undertake clinically relevant research, service evaluation and audit
- Supporting the clinical psychologists ts to undertake teaching and training
- Carry out other duties as part of the role and as delegated by the clinical psychologist
- Manage and maintain appropriate records and administration
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties To support the clinical and consultation work of the clinical psychologists as directed by the appropriate clinical psychologist To undertake psychological assessments as delegated by a qualified psychologist To undertake a range of skills-based or protocol-driven psychological therapeutic interventions as delegated by a qualified clinical psychologist To assist in the development and co-facilitation of psycho-education and nutrition based groups as required To provide psychological guidance and support to carers and families of patients under clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist To support the qualified clinical psychologist in preparing material or psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions To carry out such other duties as the qualified clinical supervisor may reasonably request
Teaching & Training To prepare teaching materials for the provision of training to other professional staff and agencies as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists To assist in the provision of training in the use of psychological approaches to other professional staff and agencies as delegated by the qualified clinical psychologists To develop resources as required by the Weight Management Service
Research and Evaluation To participate in clinically relevant research, service evaluation and audit projects as delegated by the clinical psychologists To provide clinical psychologists within the service with information regarding clinically effective interventions by competently undertakingliterature reviews To conduct ongoing assessment and monitoring of clinical outcomes under the supervision of the clinical psychologists, in order to evaluate current interventions and improve services
Administrative To be responsible for administrative tasks relating to clinical work including keeping case notes and preparing written reports in line with thePolicies and Procedures of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board To manage diary to ensure competent time management and completion of clinical work, research, professional development and attendance atmeetings To carry out additional routine administrative tasks that may be required
Professional Development To participate in regular clinical supervision (at least 60 minutes every week) receiving close professional support appropriate to the assistant grade and in accordance with professional guidance frameworks of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board To meet with professional supervisor with a view to constructing, reviewing and up-dating a Personal Appraisal Development Plan (PADR) To receive on-the-job training in psychological skills as required for the post and undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Developmentactivities as agreed within the PADR To participate in the Weight Management Service CPD sessions. To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
General Duties To be flexible to the needs of the Service To maintain good communication with other staff, managers, departments and the general public To actively participate in the duties of the department as required
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties To support the clinical and consultation work of the clinical psychologists as directed by the appropriate clinical psychologist To undertake psychological assessments as delegated by a qualified psychologist To undertake a range of skills-based or protocol-driven psychological therapeutic interventions as delegated by a qualified clinical psychologist To assist in the development and co-facilitation of psycho-education and nutrition based groups as required To provide psychological guidance and support to carers and families of patients under clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist To support the qualified clinical psychologist in preparing material or psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions To carry out such other duties as the qualified clinical supervisor may reasonably request
Teaching & Training To prepare teaching materials for the provision of training to other professional staff and agencies as directed by the qualified clinical psychologists To assist in the provision of training in the use of psychological approaches to other professional staff and agencies as delegated by the qualified clinical psychologists To develop resources as required by the Weight Management Service
Research and Evaluation To participate in clinically relevant research, service evaluation and audit projects as delegated by the clinical psychologists To provide clinical psychologists within the service with information regarding clinically effective interventions by competently undertakingliterature reviews To conduct ongoing assessment and monitoring of clinical outcomes under the supervision of the clinical psychologists, in order to evaluate current interventions and improve services
Administrative To be responsible for administrative tasks relating to clinical work including keeping case notes and preparing written reports in line with thePolicies and Procedures of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board To manage diary to ensure competent time management and completion of clinical work, research, professional development and attendance atmeetings To carry out additional routine administrative tasks that may be required
Professional Development To participate in regular clinical supervision (at least 60 minutes every week) receiving close professional support appropriate to the assistant grade and in accordance with professional guidance frameworks of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board To meet with professional supervisor with a view to constructing, reviewing and up-dating a Personal Appraisal Development Plan (PADR) To receive on-the-job training in psychological skills as required for the post and undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Developmentactivities as agreed within the PADR To participate in the Weight Management Service CPD sessions. To work within the framework of the policies and procedures of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
General Duties To be flexible to the needs of the Service To maintain good communication with other staff, managers, departments and the general public To actively participate in the duties of the department as required
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (First or Second Class)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting (e.g., NHS or comparable provider)
Desirable
- Previous paid employment as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS or a demonstrable interest/experience in working with weight and eating related distress
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and relate to others in situations that can be complex
- Able to use supervision appropriately in order to agree and review goals
Desirable
- Ability to provide relevant and detailed information to support skills/knowledge in application of psychology to clinical work with adults within the weight management service
Other
Essential
- Able to work as part of a professional team and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to sensitively relate to people with chronic physical/mental health conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology (First or Second Class)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting (e.g., NHS or comparable provider)
Desirable
- Previous paid employment as an Assistant Psychologist within the NHS or a demonstrable interest/experience in working with weight and eating related distress
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and relate to others in situations that can be complex
- Able to use supervision appropriately in order to agree and review goals
Desirable
- Ability to provide relevant and detailed information to support skills/knowledge in application of psychology to clinical work with adults within the weight management service
Other
Essential
- Able to work as part of a professional team and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
- An ability to sensitively relate to people with chronic physical/mental health conditions
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).
