Assistant Clinical Psychologist

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting an assistant clinical psychologist to support neonatal psychology services across the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN). You will work with the lead psychologist and with the lead allied health professional and pharmacy team to develop resources and roll out training.

The post offers regular supervision with a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and opportunities to contribute to service audits, quality improvement

Qualifications

• Supports neonatal psychology services development across the East Midlands.
• Involves resource development and training rollout for neonatal care teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead psychologist and lead allied health professional and pharmacy team.
• Assist with data collection, audits and quality improvement projects.

Job description

This is a very exciting opportunity to work at the regional level supporting the team who work with all the neonatal units across the East Midlands. The East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) is looking to recruit an assistant clinical psychologist to provide support to the lead psychologist and to the lead allied health professional and pharmacy team.

The post holder will be involved in developing resources to support the development of new neonatal psychology and allied health/pharmacy services across the East Midlands. They will also be responsible for supporting with the roll out of training to psychological professionals and allied health professionals working in neonatal care across the East Midlands.

The post will offer regular supervision with a Consultant Clinical Psychologist which will allow the post-holder to develop their clinical skills, reflective thinking and to understand important issues affecting the NHS and service delivery. There are multiple opportunities to contribute to service audit and quality improvement research projects. This post is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to apply for the Clinical Doctorate in Psychology

• Provides exceptional opportunities for Continued Professional Development, such as BPS-accredited training courses.

This Post Has Multiple Parts

• Clinical: The post holder will be required to support and enhance the psychological care of babies and families by helping to organise groups or develop resources under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
• Quality improvement, audit and data: Collating and analysis of service data and any other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor / Team. This will include the following: Supporting with data collection and analysis from psychological and allied health/pharmacy professionals and support clinicians in its implementation and to assist in the conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit projects, Quality Improvement (QI) Projects, teaching and project work.
• Training coordination: To assist in the roll out of a training offer for psychological and allied health professionals.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Anita D'Urso Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail]