Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Morpeth is seeking an assistant psychologist to support the inpatient service for autistic adults with complex conditions. Responsibilities include assisting clinical psychologists in assessments and interventions, as well as contributing to research projects. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in working with vulnerable populations. Join a dedicated clinical team in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage research databases and statistics.
• Experience communicating sensitive information effectively.
• Prior experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified clinical psychologists in delivering psychological services.
• Conduct psychological assessments and specific interventions under supervision.
• Support in project work and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Database and statistics competence

Ability to work in MDTs

Research and audit skills

Communication skills

Understanding of autistic people

Education

Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher

Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society

Post Graduate Qualifications

Job description

Overview

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

We have a vacancy for an assistant psychologist to work within the Trust's inpatient service, Mitford (located in Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland), that provides for autistic adults with significant co-occurring conditions (e.g. severe mental health conditions) who require admission to hospital. Psychological services are a key part of the multidisciplinary team within Mitford and you will be involved in supporting the delivery of psychological approaches (including psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within a Positive Behaviour Support model) within Mitford. There will also be opportunities to undertake clinical research within Mitford. You will work with an experienced and highly motivated clinical team and receive high quality supervision.

The post is based within Mitford but may require travel across the Trust's geographical patch.

Main duties

The post holder's main duties are to assist qualified clinical psychologists in the delivery of psychological provision; providing psychological assessment and specific interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The post holder will be involved in clinically related service delivery, administration, data collection, development of research projects, teaching and project work.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application and please get in touch if you would like to discuss the job.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Psychology Degree 2:1 or Higher
• Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
• Post Graduate Qualifications

Experience

• Database and statistics Competence
• Ability to work in MDTs
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Research and Audit Skills
• Competence in managing research databases and statistics
• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Prior AP experience

Communication skills

• Ability to communicate accurately orally and in written word
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of autistic people, people with a learning disability and other mental health conditions.
• Experience contributing to research reports and publications

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.

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust