Assistant Psychologist - Learning Disability

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join a learning disability inpatient service. You will assist in delivering psychological support to adults with learning disabilities under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes conducting assessments and delivering interventions as part of the inpatient LD service, with potential for service-related research and professional development within

Formación

• Upper second-class degree in Psychology is essential.
• Eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential.
• Previous contact with adults with learning disabilities and experience in inpatient settings is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in delivering psychological support to adults with learning disabilities under supervision.
• Deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Work within a multidisciplinary inpatient LD service and participate in related research opportunities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Observation & assessment

Educación

Upper second-class degree in Psychology

Eligibility for graduate BPS membership

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to join learning disability professionals working within a learning disability inpatient service.This service is comprised of four separately housed individuals with complex needs. Additionally the LD service is composed of an assessment and treatment service; community adult and CYP services and has excellent links with local clinical psychology training courses (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester).

The post-holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist working within the same service,.

An upper second-class degree or above in Psychology and eligibility for graduate BPS membership is essential., This post offers the opportunity to joint work with a multidisciplinary team within the LDS inpatient service. The post-holder's main role will be to work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and to assist in the delivery of psychological support to adults with a learning disability who have complex needs and display behaviours that challenge.This will include opportunities/requirements to deliver a range of assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist for adults with learning disabilities.

Previous experience of contact with adults with learning disabilities and work in an inpatient setting is essential. There may also be opportunities for service related research.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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