Assistant Psychologist (Specialist Autism Team)

Job title:

Assistant Psychologist (Specialist Autism Team)

Company

NHS

Job description

Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.The Derbyshire Specialist Autism Team welcomes applications for a permanent Band 5 Assistant Psychologist (1.0 WTE).The assistant will support the psychologists across this community autism service and will work directly under the supervision of one of the Clinical Psychologists in the team. The assistant will be a integral part of the multidisciplinary team.We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team.The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.We currently have a base in Chesterfield and Derby and the applicant can choose their home base from either.The role will require frequent travel across the county, including hard to reach areas in Derbyshire. Please ensure you can meet the travel requirements for this post.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will join a team of experienced psychologists, assisting in carrying out assessments, risk formulations and delivering interventions. The team also includes, nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language and social work.About usJoin ‘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’.The team are made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Date posted06 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number383-SPE-5191-24-AJob locationsAsh Green Hospital,Ashgate Rd, Ashgate,Chesterfield,S42 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
• Eligible for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting – ideally including support of those with Autism
• Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role

Desirable

• Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
• Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties
• Knowledge of Risk Formulation and Assessment
• Experience of designing and running groups

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
• Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
• Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carer and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance

Desirable

• Use of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
• Knowledge of working within rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of mental health difficulties

OtherEssential

• Able to meet travel requirements

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good honours degree in psychology (2.1 or above)
• Eligible for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training (masters, PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting – ideally including support of those with Autism
• Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent role

Desirable

• Experience of administering and scoring psychometric tests
• Experience of working with people with cognitive difficulties
• Knowledge of Risk Formulation and Assessment
• Experience of designing and running groups

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Understanding of mental health presentations and needs
• Good interpersonal skills, communication style, writing style
• Ability to process text, set up and use databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carer and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance

Desirable

• Use of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of working with trauma / grief
• Knowledge of working within rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of mental health difficulties

OtherEssential

• Able to meet travel requirements

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:00:09 GMT

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