Assistant Psychologist

Nhs View All Jobs; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Children’s Learning Disability service across Wrexham and Flintshire. The role involves assisting in assessments, formulations and interventions under supervision, with opportunities for audit and research while developing professional skills.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, in a setting that supports Welsh and English speakers, with a focus on high-quality care for children and young

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology with at least an upper second class honours.
• entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience of working psychologically with people with health difficulties or learning/disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological assessment, formulation and adapted interventions for children and families.
• Work under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Plan and prioritise own workload following clinical guidance.
• Participate in audits and clinical research as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisation

Independent working

Empathy

Verbal skills

Education

Degree in psychology (2:1 or higher)

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to work within our Children's Learning Disability service across Wrexham and Flintshire. The service works to support the health needs of children and young people with additional learning needs aged 0-18 years and their families and carers. The team consists of learning disability and paediatric nurses, support workers and clinical psychologists and works closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team of paediatricians, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and dietitians.

Under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, you will be involved in supporting psychological assessment, formulation and adapted psychological interventions to children, young people, and their families who are experiencing psychological distress and who may present with behaviours of concern to communicate their needs. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit and clinical research and support various service development projects whilst continuing your professional development. We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist. To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist. To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist. To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist. To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or. Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Essential

• Degree in psychology / An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties, and/or learning or developmental disabilities.
• Experience of administering psychometric assessments.
• Experience of working as part of a mental health and/or learning disability multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking psychological assessment and intervention
• Experience of database management and clinical audit

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to work independently, and to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
• Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive; good writing, numerical and verbal skills, computer literate
• Sensitive to other's needs

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in psychology / An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working psychologically with people with physical or mental health difficulties, and/or learning or developmental disabilities.
• Experience of administering psychometric assessments.
• Experience of working as part of a mental health and/or learning disability multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking psychological assessment and intervention
• Experience of database management and clinical audit

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Ability to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
• Ability to work independently, and to accept and use clinical supervision appropriately and effectively
• Good communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive; good writing, numerical and verbal skills, computer literate
• Sensitive to other's needs