Band 5 Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Teaching, training and supervision
1. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in
accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above
that provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed.
3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Research, audit and service evaluation
1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the
service as required.
2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
3. To regularly undertake research, audit and development activity.
4. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
5. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

6. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and
research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual
work and work with other team members.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• An undergraduate degree in psychology or significant research experience

Other Job Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to support research at a variety of regional sites

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate research experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to write reports and follow research protocols

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Self-motivated.
• Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Using Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Band 5 Assistant Psychologist JD PS (PDF, 192.4KB)
• Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner (Higher Level) (PDF, 139.5KB)
• BCHC Local benefits (PDF, 99.6KB)