Assistant Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Kneesworth House, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP

Priory Group Division

Hours: 37.5

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

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Job Purpose
To work within the psychological department and support and enhance the professional psychological care and assessment of service users.
To work and assist in the delivery of psychological services as directed, and under supervision. This will include the planning, implementation and evaluation of a range of therapeutic services to support the mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing of service users.

Responsibilities

1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews, and others involved in the service user’s care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user’s problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
3. To assist in the co-ordination and co-facilitation of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
4. To assist with the planning, delivery and review of one-to-one sessions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
5. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the form of case notes, case files, clinical reports and other associated documentation. To present and share relevant information with colleagues, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings as and when required.
7. To support and undertake data collection and analysis, for both the purposes of research and service evaluation. This may include collecting and reviewing a variety of data such as psychometric scores, interview data, historical information, literature searches. It may also involve data analysis and report writing, under supervision.
8. To support and contribute to the training and support of other staff.

Knowledge / Education / Skills

You will be expected to apply the learning from your undergraduate degree in psychology in your work, under the supervision of an experienced and HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
Assistant Psychologists will carry out the above tasks of responsibility under the management and supervision of an experienced and HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
The assistant psychologist workload is managed under supervision and goals agreed in weekly supervision sessions.

Experience

Intelligent problem solving based upon acquired knowledge and skill gained through prior work experience and supervised practice, including undergraduate programme learning and application. A creative and flexible approach is necessary.

Communication

Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are important aspects of this role, when working with service users, colleagues and other professionals, families and carers.

Professional Accountability

It is your responsibility for the accuracy, security and confidentiality of patient records in line with policy and data protection guidance.
Assistant Psychologists will undertake training as indicated by their supervisor.
Assistant Psychologists will undertake supervision weekly with their designated supervisor.

Safeguarding

All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults).
Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice.
All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Working Environment

The problems faced by service users may present challenging situations, which may increase the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role. The role holder will be provided with appropriate training to prepare and support them in this role. Supervision will also be provided.
This role is largely patient facing and hybrid / remote working is not possible.

Upholding the Company Behaviours

This provides some guidance on the types of conduct to support the Company Behaviours:

1. Putting People First
   Strives to ensure every colleague is able to make a positive and lasting difference to Service Users and their families.
   Actively seeks to develop the potential of every service user and staff member.
   Celebrates success and supports colleagues through difficult times.
   Demonstrates loyalty to colleagues, manager and team.
2. Acting with Integrity
   Is honest and respectful in all interactions with colleagues and customers.
   Demonstrates emotional control.
   Ensures accurate recording of any transactions and interactions on all company documentation.
   Challenges poor performance and behaviours.
   Promotes the company in a positive way at all times.
   Strives for positive outcomes, especially when times are challenging.
3. Striving for Excellence
   Always puts service quality first.
   Shares and encourages innovation.
   Keeps on top of new developments in the sector.

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About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.