Assistant Psychologist - Neurodevelopment Team

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join their Children's Neurodevelopmental service. You will focus on assessments for autism and ADHD, working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. Opportunities include skill development in audit and clinical research while being part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Candidates need a good degree in Psychology and some relevant experience with children.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of children and young people's needs.
• Participation in skills development courses or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a psychological service under supervision.
• Plan and prioritize own workload as directed.
• Undertake assessments and implement programs.
• Conduct research activities as needed.

Skills

Understanding of client group

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Good Honours Degree in Psychology

Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our Children's Neurodevelopmental service. The postholder will be primarily based in Wrexham, and will have the opportunity to work across the areas of Wrexham and Flintshire.

The ND service provides assessment and diagnosis for autism and ADHD for children and young people age 5-18. Under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, you will work with the MDT to support the ND assessment pathway, including undertaking clinical interviews, psychometric assessment and formulation. There will be opportunities to develop your skills in audit, clinical research and support various service development projects, whilst continuing your professional development.

We are a supportive multi-disciplinary team and there are also opportunities to connect with psychologists across children's services in the East. We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme.

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.

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

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
• Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working.
• Attendance at skills development courses or training

Experience

• Previous experience of work with children or young people and families within a clinical, social care or educational setting
• Previous experience of work with clients within more than one clinical social care or educational setting

Knowledge

• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.