Assistant Psychologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is inviting applications for an Assistant Psychologist to support the Children’s Learning Disability service across Wrexham and Flintshire. The post involves assisting with psychological assessment, formulation and adapted interventions for children and young people, with a focus on those with learning needs and behaviours of concern.

You will work under a Clinical Psychologist, develop skills in audit and research, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or equivalent with a qualifying UK degree
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Experience of working psychologically with people with health difficulties or learning disabilities
• Experience of administering psychometric assessments (e.g., standardised measures)
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a psychological service under supervision.
• Plan and prioritise own workload in line with supervisor guidance.
• Undertake assessments and implement care/intervention programmes as directed.
• Carry out research activities as required by the supervising psychologist.
• Work within guidelines and contribute to audits and service development.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Verbal skills

Education

Degree in psychology

Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Tools

Psychometric assessments

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Please be advised the vacancy will close early if a high number of applications are received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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