Overview
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health and Justice Services team at HMP Downview. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have an Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. By joining our Surrey Prisons Health Care Team, you will look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners and have the opportunity to make a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
We work in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies to provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve health status and encourage social inclusion. The trust reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
* Support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service.
* Provide support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence.
* Undertake related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group.
* Work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
* Develop psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to benefit all clients of the service.
* Formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings with challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion.
* Conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care.
* Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, training or research projects.
* Prepare risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans if required.
* Collaborate with team members to improve care, training and research practices and quality of life for clients.
* Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and support the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions.
* Carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holder’s grade.
* Be up to date with de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment.
Administrative duties
* Develop and manage systems for efficient administration and coordination of care, training or research.
* Establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service.
* Remain acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures.
* Report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies.
* Maintain and manage systems for stock control of psychology tests and equipment.
* Manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will typically hold an Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
The trust also values staff wellbeing and offers access to development opportunities and benefits as described by CNWL policies.
Notes
The advert may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
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