Assistant Psychologist - Adult Learning Disability Services (FTC)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Adult Learning Disability ServicesGrade NHS AfC: Band 5Contract 6 months (6 month fixed term contract)Hours Full time - hours per week Job ref -SPE-9- Site St Andrew's HouseTown DerbySalary £, - £, pa, pro-rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Psychologist to work with the Psychology Team in our Community Support Team (CST) for adults with a learning disability.
You would be joining a friendly and well-established team of Psychologists who provide psychological interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary community team.
The post will require you to work under the supervision of a registered Psychologist to complete psychological assessments and interventions.
The Psychology Team are passionate about their work and have developed new initiatives to be responsive in meeting the needs of those using the service; this post will continue to support their implementation and evaluation, providing opportunities to contribute to ongoing service development.
The LD Psychology Team is part of a strong and progressive Division of Psychology and Psychological Therapies (DP&PT), whilst being embedded in the multi-disciplinary teams of the LD CST. The post will therefore offer opportunities for multi-disciplinary practice, and progression of experience and skill as an Assistant Psychologist.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist who is motivated to support people with learning disabilities to live their best life.
Main duties of the job
To support and enhance the psychological care of clients receiving a service from Psychologists working within Adult Learning Disability Services, Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
To work across all sectors of care, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed by a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. To assist in the clinically related administration, audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
This post is working specifically within the Adult Learning Disabilities Community Support Team; We would be seeking a candidate with significant skills and experience in this specialised area.
It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
You would be welcomed into a vibrant, flexible, forward thinking Trust and Division, where ideas and innovation are welcomed and psychological thinking is at the forefront of development. You will use your energy to deliver psychological care, working across beautiful Derbyshire delivering in local communities with MDT colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
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Person specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. Good honours degree in Psychology (2i or above)
13. Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Previous experience working as an Assistant Psychologist in a related clinical setting
15. Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and complex additional needs
16. Experience of working with service users, carers, and staff teams
17. Experience of working in a MDT
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of specialist assessments for intellectual disabilities and/or autism for psychological needs
19. Experience of working in a range of clinical settings with different client groups
20. Experience of working through remote platforms such as video calling and telephone
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
21. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health and learning disabilities or those requiring the intervention of Psychological Services
22. Good written communication skills, with the ability to tailor these to varying contexts
Desirable criteria
23. Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
24. Experience of using standard psychometric tests
Personal
Essential criteria
25. Positive and respectful attitude towards people with learning disabilities and mental health problems
Other
Essential criteria
26. Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
27. Flexibility to work into different specialist areas as required by service demands
28. Must be able to work remotely through various platforms such as video calling and telephone
Further details / informal visits contact
NameEmma HazelJob titleLead Consultant PsychologistEmail numberAdditional information
Dr Corinne Gale, Principal Clinical & Research Psychologist -
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