Assistant Psychologist

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

This role is to replace the current postholder who has recently been offered a place on the UEA clinical psychology training course.

Help for Psychology is a provider of NHS Right to Choose assessments for autism and ADHD, commissioned by Norfolk and Waveney ICB.

It is an interesting and varied role, offering clinical support to the multi-disciplinary group of clinicians (psychiatrists, paediatrician, clinical and educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and neurodevelopmental specialists) carrying out assessments for autism and ADHD in our dedicated clinic in Old Catton, Norwich.

The post holder will be offered full support and training in the administration of various assessment tools and will have the opportunity to contribute fully to multi-disciplinary team discussions.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to gain valuable clinical experience within a supportive and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

Although this role is offered on an initial twelve month contract, there is the opportunity to extend this period, receive additional training and undertake a wider range of clinical activities.

Initially the role will involve administering a variety of standardised assessments that contribute to an autism or ADHD assessment. This will also involve scoring assessments and adding findings to a joint report. Assistant Psychologists take on a valuable role within the multi-disciplinary assessment process and are always included in case discussions.

There is also the opportunity to undertake, under supervision from qualified clinical psychologists, psychoeducation work with families.

About us

Help for Psychology is a friendly, family owned organisation. We have worked hard to maintain a 'family feel'. We reward loyalty and hard work and are always mindful of supporting employees to maintain a good work-life balance.

There are a number of Assistant Psychologists and qualified Clinical Psychologists who all provide a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We are always happy to support training, if this is likely to be of benefit to the organisation and, there are opportunities to contribute to ongoing research activities.

We offer a generous annual leave allowance which is enhanced by giving employees additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year. We also give them their birthday as an additional day's leave.

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

To provide specialised psychological assessments using a wide variety of methods, including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.

To analyse test results and contribute findings to an assessment report.

To engage the young people attending the service in informal and formal assessment.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures. To suggest changes to the teams working practices in order to improve service quality and comment on the content of draft policies.

TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

To receive regular clinical supervision and undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development.

RESEARCH AND SERVICE EVALUATION

To plan and carry out audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service, to help further develop service provision.

To maintain specialised skills in the critical appraisal of relevant research literature, for the purposes of adhering to, and developing, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of autism and ADHD
• Experience of working with difficult to engage clients
• Previous experience in an assistant psychologist role

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) minimum 2:1 in Psychology which provides the Graduate Basis for Registration with the BPS
• Masters' degree in Psychology

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.