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Assistant Psychologist
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Job Description
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- A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
- A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
Job summary
Assistant Psychologist - Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week
We have a vacancy for a full time Assistant Psychologist on the Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit (ARTU) at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and a full time Assistant Psychologist post with Stroke Psychology based at Haywood Hospital and in the community. The post is to support the Senior Clinical Psychologist in providing psychological care for patients who have experienced a stroke or a major trauma and specialised rehabilitation to patients on the hyper-acute rehabilitation unit or stroke rehabilitation ward at Haywood Hospital. The post holder will also be working closely with the wider MDT both inpatient and in the community in the case of the stroke post. The role involves contributing to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with significant brain injuries/stroke which may result in disorders of consciousness or behaviour that challenges. For the stroke post, there will also be the opportunity to support problematic mood. Supporting the wider team in their understanding and management of these difficulties is a key element of this role.
The post is based on a busy acute hospital ward, although agile working is expected. The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist. There is opportunity for teaching, research, clinical audit and CPD.
Main duties of the job
Core features of the role will include:
Working alongside the Senior Clinical Psychologist and Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide high quality psychological formulation and intervention for patients requiring specialised rehabilitation
Providing structured interventions under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist
Working with people who have complex needs which can present/lead to challenging situations or behaviours.
Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools, outcome measures and cognitive assessments
Assistance with service development and evaluation
Previous experience of working with adults with physical, cognitive or mental health problems is essential.
Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.
About us
The Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit opened in 2016 to provide care to patients in our major trauma centre and those with complex rehabilitation needs. The ward is a dynamic and fast paced environment, although many of our rehab patients will stay with us for a number of months. We are a friendly and welcoming team of professionals from a range of different health care backgrounds.
Sneyd ward at Haywood Hospital is specialist, 20 bedded, stroke rehabilitation ward. There is a diverse MDT including dietician, physio., OT, rehab. assistants, SLT, pharmacy, medical and psychological support with an opportunity to work jointly across all disciplines. Patients receive intensive rehab. post the acute phase of their stroke. The Community Stroke Team (CST) support patients after their discharge from hospital and covers the whole of the City and surrounding areas. Sneyd ward and the CST have had Clinical Psychology support for a number of years, but the AP role has only been in place for the last year, demonstrating the value the teams place on Psychology and a willingness to invest in the team.
As well as being a key member of the ward MDT, and receiving support from the clinical neuropsychologist on the ward, you will be part of a growing neuropsychology department, and have good links to peers in the North Staffs Combined HealthCare's assistant psychologist group. Support will be provided to applicants who aspire to complete doctoral training in Clinical Psychology.
Date posted
24 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
232-SPL-6449106
Job locations
Bennett Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 4ND
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of neuropsychologically-informed rehabilitation on the specialised rehabilitation unit of the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sneyd ward Haywood Hospital and in the community.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will be expected to deliver test materials and to be able to concentrate for long periods of time to complete assessments and writing up the results.
The post holder may be required to work with clients who are highly distressed, anxious or hostile and will experience sensitive situations on a weekly basis. The client group will include people with a range of organically induced behaviour management disorders.
Working independently to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and the unit multi-disciplinary team.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and projects, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The post holder will need to be able to travel between community appointments.
Please see the full job description for full details.
Job responsibilities
Assist in the delivery of neuropsychologically-informed rehabilitation on the specialised rehabilitation unit of the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Sneyd ward Haywood Hospital and in the community.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist.
The post holder will be expected to deliver test materials and to be able to concentrate for long periods of time to complete assessments and writing up the results.
The post holder may be required to work with clients who are highly distressed, anxious or hostile and will experience sensitive situations on a weekly basis. The client group will include people with a range of organically induced behaviour management disorders.
Working independently to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and the unit multi-disciplinary team.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and projects, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The post holder will need to be able to travel between community appointments.
Please see the full job description for full details.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Bennett Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 4ND
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Bennett Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 4ND
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.