Assistant Psychologist

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join their neuropsychology team. The role involves supporting clinicians in psychological assessments and interventions for patients with neurological conditions. Responsibilities include conducting screening and assessments under supervision, while also providing compassionate care. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping patients. The position offers valuable training and development opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training programs

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support the delivery of psychological assessment and intervention.
• Experience in a healthcare or psychology-related environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical psychology and neuropsychology service under supervision.
• Undertake psychological screening and triage of medical patients.
• Conduct psychological assessments and deliver interventions according to protocol.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Passion for working with neurological conditions

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in psychology

Job description

Overview

The Medical Psychology service provides psychological assessment, support and treatment to medical patients. Within this, the adult neuropsychology team provide specialist neuropsychology input to the neurosciences service, including neurosurgery, neurology, neurophysiology, stroke and neurorehabilitation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the team on a fixed term basis, working in neuropsychology. The role involves working with clinicians to support the delivery of psychological assessment and intervention for people with neurological conditions. This may include: assisting with the delivery of the neuropsychology services (including clinical assessment, formulation and treatment) under supervision, taking into account the full range of needs including cognitive, psychological, social and medical factors. This will involve working with adult patients during their hospital stay and through outpatient clinics. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. Above all you must be passionate about working with those living with neurological conditions and delivery a person centred service.

Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, a specialist medical psychology / neuropsychology service, ensuring effective, caring and compassionate services to patients.
• To undertake psychological / neuropsychological screening and triage of medical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• To undertake, under supervision, psychological / neuropsychological assessments
• To deliver, under supervision, psychological interventions in line with agreed protocols for medical patients
• To work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Training and development

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading Your Team to Success
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The Leadership And Improvement Programme Aims To

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Emma Reid Milligan Job title: Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01642 854123