Assistant Psychologist

Navigo; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigo is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people in Grimsby. You will work under a Clinical Psychologist to assist with data collection, psychometric scoring, report preparation, and service evaluation.

The role involves liaising with families, schools, and professionals to ensure evidence-based, neuroaffirmative assessments are delivered in collaboration with the Young Minds Matter service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental assessments is desirable.
• Experience in audits or service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.
• Support data collection, administration and scoring of psychometric measures.
• Prepare assessment reports and contribute to MDT discussions.
• Maintain records and support service evaluation and audits.

Skills

Communication

Neurodevelopmental assessments

Interviews

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

GBC with BPS

Job description

Our team is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support thedelivery of high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and youngpeople referred for concerns relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodevelopmental differences. Working under the direct supervision of aregistered Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will assist with clinicalassessments, data collection, administration and scoring of psychometricmeasures, report preparation, service evaluation, and audit activities. Therole will contribute to ensuring assessments are evidence-based, neuroaffirmative,and delivered in partnership with children, families, schools, and otherprofessionals.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful candidate will assist and support high-quality specialistneurodevelopmental assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team to childrenand young people (0-18 years) and their families and carers. The assessmentprocess involves using a range of methods including interviews, observationsand standardised tests. Assistant Psychologists support with all aspects ofthis process and are a part of multidisciplinary discussions to decide on theoutcome of assessments. The candidatewill liaise with other partner agencies gathering information as part of aneurodevelopmental assessment. They willsupport clinicians with administrative tasks associated with service provisione.g., preparation and production of reports and letters; photocopying;production of training packs and psycho educational resources. Additional opportunities may be availablewithin the wider Young Minds Matter service as they arise, including shadowing,delivery teaching and training, and research.

About us

Hello!

Weare Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.

Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.

Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Rankedas one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companiestop 100 large company list.

Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.

Workingat Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but wereally mean it.

Welike to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Comeand Join us !

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Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Support the assessment ofchildren and young people referred to the neurodevelopmental service in linewith the neuroaffirmative approach of the service

Gather and collatedevelopmental histories, educational reports, questionnaires, and relevantbackground information.

Undertake observations ofchildren and young people in clinic, educational settings, or homeenvironments, as directed by qualified clinicians.

Carry out semi-structuredclinical interviews with parent/carers and other professionals to gatherinformation relevant to neurodevelopmental assessments.

Administer, score, andsummarise standardised psychometric and neuropsychological assessment toolsunder supervision.

Produce accurate clinicalrecords and maintain electronic patient records in accordance with professionaland organisational standards.

Assist clinicians inpreparing assessment reports.

Contribute to formulationdiscussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Support children and familiesthroughout the assessment journey, providing information and signposting toappropriate resources where required.

Monitor and follow upoutstanding questionnaires and documentation required for assessments.

To work at an appropriatelevel of autonomy and to take responsibility for managing time and prioritisingworkload, under the guidance of a qualified clinician.

Communication and RelationshipSkills

Establish positive andprofessional relationships with children, young people, families, carers,schools, and partner agencies.

Communicate complex clinicalinformation clearly and sensitively, adapting communication to meet individualneeds.

Liaise with teachers, SpecialEducational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), social care professionals, andhealthcare colleagues to obtain relevant information.

Maintain confidentiality anduphold information governance requirements at all times.

Where opportunities arise, tosupport with the delivery of psychoeducational groups, teaching and training toparent/carers and external partnership organisations.

Assessment and Data Collection

Administer and scorepsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment measures under supervision.

Collect, analyse, assistantin the interpretation of assessments, and present these accurately.

Maintain databases to supportclinical decision-making and service monitoring.

Service Development, Audit andResearch

Participate in clinicalaudit, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects.

Assist with literaturereviews and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Support research activitieswithin the service where appropriate.

Contribute to the developmentof clinical resources, information leaflets, and service user informationmaterials.

AdministrativeResponsibilities

Organise assessment packs,questionnaires, and clinical documentation.

Maintain accurate records anddatabases.

Support the coordination ofappointments as required

Professional Responsibilities

Work within the BritishPsychological Society code of ethics and organisational policies.

Maintain professionalboundaries and work within the limits of competence.

Participate in regularclinical supervision with a qualified psychologist.

Engage in continuingprofessional development activities.

Attend mandatory training andteam meetings.

Promote neuroaffirmative,trauma-informed and anti-discriminatory practice.

Experience

• Relevant paid or voluntary work with children and young people and their carers.
• Experience of working with neurodivergent people.
• Experience in developing and undertaking research, service evaluation or audits.
• Experience of working in a clinical setting with children, young people and their carers.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of developed clinical skills related to neurodevelopmental assessments, for example observation, interviewing, psychometric assessments.
• Experience of delivery teaching or training.

Additional Requirements

• The post holder will demonstrate:
• Compassion, respect, and dignity in all interactions.
• Commitment to neuroaffirmative and person-centred practice
• Collaborative and inclusive working practices.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement.
• An interest and enthusiasm in working with children and young people.
• A high level of drive and motivation to acquire knowledge, new skills, and experiences to develop as a psychologist.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to the work within the service.
• An ability to work effectively in a team setting, supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the team.
• An ability to act professionally when organisational stresses or challenging situations may arise.
• An ability to work at an appropriate level of autonomy, seeking clinical supervision appropriately.
• An ability to meet clinical deadlines and monitor own workload under the guidance of a line manager.
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and other electronic systems
• The ability to keep up-to-date records in accordance with Trust, HCPC, and BPS guidelines.
• Ability to remain engaged with service users and their families for extended periods of time during clinical appointments.
• Ability to sit for periods of time during clinical appointments and observations.
• An ability to adapt to working in different settings, such as a busy office environment, schools and clinical appointments.
• Ability to meet clinical deadlines in line with the service expectations.
• Ability to manage unexpected situations where service users may become distressed or heightened and in which their behaviour may escalat… (continued list) …

Qualifications

• Upper second-class honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology.
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
• Further study in a psychological field relating to neurodevelopmental differences, or childhood development

Knowledge

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability.
• Knowledge of the assessment process for identifying neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people.
• Knowledge of psychological theories relevant to children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, such as child development theories.
• An understanding of psychological theories associated with wider child work, including attachment theory and mental health.
• Knowledge of research methodologies to assist with service audit and development.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding and how to manage this appropriately should a situation arise.
• Understanding of confidentiality, consent, and information governance.
• Knowledge of some of the assessment tools used within neurodevelopmental assessments.

Disclosure 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.