Assistant Psychologist (12 Month FTC)

Active Care Group Recruitment; Newmains; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newmains is looking for an Assistant Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will support Practitioner Psychologists and assist in quality care and routine care plans. Must possess a BPS recognized Psychology degree and communication skills. Benefits include extended leave, learning opportunities, and a health plan.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub access

Discount app

24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is desirable.
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a neurological context.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practitioner Psychologists within the service.
• Provide quality care under the supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Assist in the formulation of routine care plans.

Skills

High level communication skills (written and verbal)

Understanding of neurological problems

Education

BPS recognised Psychology undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above

Job description

Overview

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our well-respected team at Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre located in Newmains, Wishaw. Specialising in the rehabilitation of individuals in the early stages of recovery from acquired brain injury, as well as providing residential care for those with progressive neurological conditions, such as Motor Neurone Disease, our facility is committed to delivering personalised assessments and intensive rehabilitation for up to 46 patients.

As part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally, we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patients' expectations of rehabilitation goals. Our dedicated team is also well-versed in managing associated needs, including specialist spasticity management, PEG feeds, and skin integrity problems.

Moreover, we offer cognitive rehabilitation, functional retraining, and Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation (SMART) assessment services as needed. Our overarching goal is to consistently strive for the best possible outcomes in terms of independence and quality of life for each individual under our care.

If you are an aspiring Assistant Psychologist, looking for a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Please note - This advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What you'll be working

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, fixed term for 12 months.

What you'll be doing

• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
• Support the Practitioner Psychologists within the service on a day to day basis
• Provide a high standard of quality care under the supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist
• Assist in the formulation of routine care plans involving the psychological treatment or management of the patients' condition
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings
• Support the delivery of teaching and training to other members of the team
• Work within the professional practice and organisation guidelines
• Assist with audit and research as required

What you'll have

• A BPS recognised Psychology undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above
• Previous healthcare experience is desirable
• High level communication skills (written and verbal)
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems or other disabilities would be an advantage
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a neurological context
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group