Assistant Psychologist Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Wallsend inWallsend PUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Our team is a large, well established and supportive multi disciplinary team offering holistic health care support to children and adults who have a learning disability living in North Tyneside. We are currently looking to employ a full time assistant psychologist to join our established clinical psychology department within the community learning disabilities team.
The post holder will be managed and professionally led by the principal clinical psychologist for North Tyneside Community Learning Disabilities Team and supervised by other qualified staff. The post is primarily a clinical role, focussing on supporting our qualified staff in assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and adults with learning disabilities.
The post-holder will be empathetic, adaptable and responsive to the needs of our patients and have experience of working with people with learning disabilities. You will also demonstrate emotional resilience and a capacity to maintain a compassionate approach even in stressful situations. Experience of using psychometrics or carrying out research would be beneficial as this will be a key part of the role.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
To assist in research projects and/or project work including clinically related administration, conduct of audits, and the collection and interpretation of research data under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist where tasks are agreed and reviewed at appropriate intervals.
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Jan 2025
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The post holder will be managed and professionally led by the principal clinical psychologist for North Tyneside Community Learning Disabilities Team and supervised by other qualified staff. The post is primarily a clinical role, focussing on supporting our qualified staff in assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and adults with learning disabilities.
The post-holder will be empathetic, adaptable and responsive to the needs of our patients and have experience of working with people with learning disabilities. You will also demonstrate emotional resilience and a capacity to maintain a compassionate approach even in stressful situations. Experience of using psychometrics or carrying out research would be beneficial as this will be a key part of the role.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
To assist in research projects and/or project work including clinically related administration, conduct of audits, and the collection and interpretation of research data under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist where tasks are agreed and reviewed at appropriate intervals.
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Jan 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist at Northumbria Healthcare or similar organizations in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key skills and requirements you might need:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Psychology Degree: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which should be accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
2. Relevant Postgraduate Experience or Qualification: Having a Master's degree in a related field, or specific training in psychology can be beneficial.
Relevant Experience:
1. Clinical Experience: Experience in a clinical setting, such as volunteering or working in mental health services.
2. Research Experience: Experience in conducting research, including data collection and analysis, can be advantageous.
Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with patients and other professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build rapport and engage positively with clients and colleagues.
3. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain accurate records.
4. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data and psychological assessments.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sensitivity towards the experiences and difficulties faced by clients.
6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Creative and critical thinking skills to assist in developing treatment plans and interventions.
8. Knowledge of Psychology Theories and Techniques: Understanding of different psychological approaches and their application in practice.
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS Check: You may need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable populations.
- Supervision and Accountability: Understanding the importance of supervision and being accountable for your work within the parameters of your role.
- Willingness to Learn: A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning within the field of psychology.
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