Assistant Psychologist (Specialist Autism Team)

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare service in Derbyshire seeks an Assistant to support psychologists. The role involves assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a UK honours degree in psychology (2:1). Frequent travel across Derbyshire is required. The position offers flexible working and various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Commitment to flexible working

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1 or an equivalent qualification.
• Ability to meet travel requirements across Derbyshire.

Responsibilities

• Support psychologists in assessments and delivering interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

UK university honours degree in psychology (2:1)

Job description

Overview

The assistant will support the psychologists across this community autism service and will work directly under the supervision of one of the Clinical Psychologists in the team. The assistant will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will join a team of experienced psychologists, assisting in carrying out assessments, risk formulations and delivering interventions. The team also includes nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language and social work. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate individual who can show initiative and is confident working both independently and within a team. The successful candidate must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1/1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration. We currently have a base in Chesterfield and Derby and the applicant can choose their home base from either. The role will require frequent travel across the county, including hard to reach areas in Derbyshire. Please ensure you can meet the travel requirements for this post. Join orum Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

Responsibilities

• Support psychologists across the service and assist in carrying out assessments, risk formulations and delivering interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• UK university honours degree in psychology graded 2:1 or an equivalent qualification, conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for registration.
• Based in Chesterfield or Derby with the option to choose home base; frequent travel across Derbyshire including hard to reach areas. Must meet travel requirements.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years\' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities