Assistant Psychologist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Little Plumstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary group of professionals. You will support qualified psychologists with assessments, formulations and individual or group-based interventions, under supervision.

The role involves contributing to report writing, risk assessments, admin and data analysis, with opportunities to contribute to training, audits and research projects, and regular supervision for

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assisting in assessment, formulation and individual/group-based therapeutic interventions under supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Assisting in report writing and completion of risk assessments; conducting clinically related administration and data analysis.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside qualified psychologists contributing to high-quality individualised psychological service provision including assessment, formulation and individual / group-based therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include assisting in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis. There may also be opportunities to contribute to training, and the development of audit and research projects. You will be supported with regular supervision and training opportunities to facilitate continued professional development.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative, dynamic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join our award-winning Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be working alongside qualified psychologists contributing to high-quality individualised psychological service provision including assessment, formulation and individual / group-based therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include assisting in report writing and the completion of risk assessments, as well as clinically related administration and data analysis. There may also be opportunities to contribute to training, and the development of audit and research projects. You will be supported with regular supervision and training opportunities to facilitate continued professional development.

All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

Key Relationships

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the psychology team and the wider MDT within the service. There will be a need to liaise with a range of outside agencies e.g. Adult Care Services, Probation, MAPPA and community providers.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission. Our Family Of Over 4,500 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julia Large Job title: Consultant Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603711162