Assistant Psychologist

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities. You will assist qualified Psychologists with assessments, formulations and treatment planning across Somerset, supporting service users to achieve personal goals and improved wellbeing.

You will gather information via assessments and interviews, administer measures, and contribute to risk assessments and structured interventions.

Competenze

• Must hold a degree in Psychology.
• Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience with vulnerable adults and learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and systemic approaches beneficial.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Mansioni

• Assist qualified Psychologists in assessment, formulation and treatment planning for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Gather information through psychological assessments and clinical interviews; administer psychological measures; assist with risk assessments.
• Contribute to structured psychological interventions and support service users to achieve goals and wellbeing.
• Support audits, research projects, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives; literature reviews.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organisational skills

Compassion

Vulnerable adults

Positive Behaviour Support

Formazione

Degree in Psychology

Graduate Membership eligibility (BPS)

Descrizione del lavoro

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities, supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological services across Somerset. You will assist qualified Psychologists in the assessment, formulation and treatment planning of adults with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs.

The role involves working directly with service users and their support networks, gathering information through psychological assessments and clinical interviews, administering psychological measures and assisting with risk assessments. You will contribute to the delivery of structured psychological interventions and support service users to achieve their personal goals and improve their wellbeing.

You will play an important role in service development by supporting audits, research projects, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will regularly undertake literature reviews and contribute to ensuring that services are informed by current evidence and best practice.

Working closely with Psychologists, clinicians and partner agencies, you will help promote psychologically informed approaches and support training initiatives across the service. You will be expected to maintain accurate electronic records, manage your workload effectively and work within professional, organisational and ethical guidelines at all times.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society. They will be able to demonstrate experience of working with vulnerable adults, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a compassionate, person-centred approach. Experience working with people with learning disabilities and complex behaviours is essential, while knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and systemic approaches would be beneficial.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance to travel across Somerset as required.