Job summary
If this is what you are looking for, we have an opening available for an Assistant Psychologist with Change Grow Live in the Nottinghamshire Criminal Justice ADHD Assessment Pathway.
At Change Grow Live we care deeply about social justice and the work that we do. If you do too, we encourage you to apply for this position, which will support your professional growth and development.
Location covering CGL Worksop and Newark Hub, CGL Mansfield Hub, and CGL County South Hub (Hucknall and other Nottingham city bases)
Based from a local delivery hub Main Base Thursday and Friday: CGL Worksop Hub & CGL Mansfield (based at Mansfield Probation). Working base Monday to Wednesday: flexible/tbc (including scope for some home based/off-site working).
- Contracted Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Category Clinical
- Type of contract Fixed Term until 31st March 2025.
- Change Grow Live Salary Scale-Scale Points 21-25 £26,110 - £29,093 (based on 37.5 hours pw)
Main duties of the job
The Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire Psychology Team has successfully led the development and implementation of a specialist ADHD diagnostic assessment pathway for adult substance misuse service users within the Criminal Justice System. The ADHD Assessment Pathway is a psychotherapeutic assessment service which has been designed to meet the needs of service users with complex needs. The role will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ADHD Assessment Pathway under the supervision of the Qualified Psychologist across the CGL Nottinghamshire localities.
You will work to promote trauma informed practice within the team and wider service through consultation, case management, training, reflective practice, and research. Under the supervision of a Qualified Psychologist, you will offer a range of evidence-based assessments relevant to address the degree of complexity experienced within this population of people.
Our model emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety and helps people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and in their communities. You will provide low level brief psychological interventions, primarily in groups, but also on an individual basis; input into service development initiatives; and assist our psychologists, who will provide regular supervision.
About us
Believe in people
AtChange Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out protocol based psychological assessment using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, semi-structured interviews under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of person-centred care involving the psychological treatment and/or management of complex problems as required.
To support the delivery of psychological interventions with due regard to issues of cultural, racial, and religious difference and sexual orientation.
To utilise theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other members of the wider team.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
Complete and stay up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.
Receive regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist in accordance with
professional practice guidelines.
To develop teaching skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of services.
To contribute to training and support programmes and initiatives for other staff within the team.
Research
Use specialist knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods to initiate
and support research and audit activities that will evaluate and promote the
development of services for different needs groups in our community i.e. rough
sleepers, veterans, women.
Leadership
To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the Psychology Directorate.
To maintain the highest of standards of clinical governance, ethical practice and data protection.
To attend meetings, where directed and appropriate, in which the service developments are planned and discussed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out protocol based psychological assessment using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, semi-structured interviews under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of person-centred care involving the psychological treatment and/or management of complex problems as required.
To support the delivery of psychological interventions with due regard to issues of cultural, racial, and religious difference and sexual orientation.
To utilise theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other members of the wider team.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
Complete and stay up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.
Receive regular clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist in accordance with
professional practice guidelines.
To develop teaching skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of services.
To contribute to training and support programmes and initiatives for other staff within the team.
Research
Use specialist knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods to initiate
and support research and audit activities that will evaluate and promote the
development of services for different needs groups in our community i.e. rough
sleepers, veterans, women.
Leadership
To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the Psychology Directorate.
To maintain the highest of standards of clinical governance, ethical practice and data protection.
To attend meetings, where directed and appropriate, in which the service developments are planned and discussed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- A qualification eligible for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- Degree in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society Evidence of further education in related areas
Experience
Essential
- Essential criteria
- An approved undergraduate degree in Psychology which allows entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS
- Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, as well as their families and carers
- Able to communicate in a sensitive and reassuring manner, with empathy.
- Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
- Able to contribute to risk assessment drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, under clinical supervision
- To be able to use basic computer skills to collect, collate and report on peoples progress on a daily basis.
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- A second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology or Psychology as a main subject
- Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
- Able to liaise effectively with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- A qualification eligible for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- Degree in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society Evidence of further education in related areas
Experience
Essential
- Essential criteria
- An approved undergraduate degree in Psychology which allows entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS
- Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, as well as their families and carers
- Able to communicate in a sensitive and reassuring manner, with empathy.
- Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
- Able to contribute to risk assessment drawing on complex and multiple sources of information, under clinical supervision
- To be able to use basic computer skills to collect, collate and report on peoples progress on a daily basis.
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- A second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology or Psychology as a main subject
- Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
- Able to liaise effectively with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users.
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).
