Assistant Psychologist – Trauma‑Informed Care & Training Path

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment and recovery-focused interventions for people affected by drug and alcohol use. The post works under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to ensure psychological perspectives guide care.

The role includes protocol-based assessments, psychometric testing, group interventions, and involvement in training, supervision, and research activities within a

Responsibilities

• Carry out protocol based psychological assessment using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observation, semi-structured interviews under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Deliver group-based psychosocial interventions that target substance using behaviour.
• Assist in formulation and delivery of person-centred care involving psychological treatment and/or management of complex problems as required.
• Support delivery of psychological interventions with regard to cultural, racial, religious differences and sexual orientation.
• Utilise theory, literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and with the wider team.
• Teaching, Training and Supervision: receive regular clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist; develop teaching skills and contribute to training and support programmes.
• Research: assist in audit and research projects; data collection, analysis, reporting and literature searches.
• Leadership: gain wider experience of professional psychology within the Psychology Directorate; uphold governance, ethics and data protection; attend service development meetings.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment and recovery-focused interventions for people affected by drug and alcohol use. The post works under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to ensure psychological perspectives guide care.

The role includes protocol-based assessments, psychometric testing, group interventions, and involvement in training, supervision, and research activities within a