Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Psychologist
Responsible to – Dr Natalie Team
Department: Psychological Services in Adult diabetes and support for NHS populations covered by Oakfield Psychological Services- includes populations paediatrics, oncology, gastroenterology, epilepsy
Location- Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood road Dartford, DA28DA
Typical Hours- one full day a week face to face with patients and MDT working in an adult clinic, half a day remote work completing patient remote sessions/supervision/training sessions
Hours- 8.45am- 17.00pm
Half day- 9.30am-13.00pm
(could be subject to more with future service growth)
Essential requitement
- BSc in Psychology
- At least one year experience working with patients in a clinical setting
Qualities we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is extremely flexible and adaptive to the needs of a dynamic NHS service, someone who is eager to learn and to attend specialist training and supervision. To join a dedicated clinical team to offer psychological services to those in need of support, empathy and person-centred care. We are looking for someone who can show real initiative and be creative and adaptive with support and guidance.
JOB PURPOSE
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service/ team,
across all sectors of care, but focusing on adults undergoing care for diabetes, including amputations, wound care, debilitating health changes and mobility issues. Providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, to be flexible and apply learning to offers support to a range of patients
To work under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist working independently, where
appropriate, according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework and with the support of the NHS medical team and clinical team at Oakfield
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of research projects, teaching and project work. Engaging in specialist psychological training with a larger team of Assistant Psychologists and the clinical team
SCOPE AND RANGE
Psychology Services are responsible for:
- Providing a specialist psychology service for all clients of the service.
- Providing training to staff within the service involved in the delivery of psychologically-based
interventions.
- Providing specialist clinical supervision to staff delivering formal psychological therapies, such
as cognitive-behavioural therapy and person centred therapy
- Providing specialist psychological research expertise to the service.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups online with a team of Assistant Psychologists
4. To assist in the development of a psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place e.g. assisting in preparation of treatment plans, self-help materials and psycho educational materials.
5. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. Teaching, training and supervision
1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.
3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
4. To assist qualified professional psychologists in the delivery of teaching, training or support to
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £14,560.00-£18,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartford, DA2 8DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023