Teaching, training, supervisory, consultative/advisory: Supports qualified psychologists in the development and provision of programmes of staff training for members of the MDT, assisting in the planning and organisation of lectures and workshops, in the preparation of teaching content, teaching materials (including handouts) and teaching aids (including computer assisted), in the direct delivery of teaching sessions (providing presentations as required) and in the evaluation of teaching initiatives. Provides occasional presentations on relevant areas of work to other Assistant Psychologists within the Trust and to other members of the psychology service. Under the clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, provides support and advice to other members of the MDT (e.g nursing staff) using psychologically informed assessment methodologies and treatment interventions as part of a clients agreed care plan. Research and Service Evaluation Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, regularly undertakes R&D activity in support of innovative and evaluative research programmes relevant to the needs of the service.
Undertakes literature searches and reviews, particularly in respect of relevant clinical evidence, and provides summaries and reports that help clinical psychologists develop and deliver evidence-based practice in their individual work and in their work with other team members. Assists qualified psychologists in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. Collects research data using methods and procedures specified in relevant protocols. Analyses data and produces/assists in the production of audit and research reports and summaries, using statistical procedures, statistical software (e.g SPSS) and other information technology and software (including word processing, spreadsheet and databases) as appropriate.