{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Psychologist with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Thatcham, England, United Kingdom\n\n Interviews to be held 11th November 2024 The Newbury Older Peoples Mental Health Service and Memory Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills in caring for older people with mental health needs, and people with dementia. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with this client group. You will mainly co-ordinate and undertake evidence-based group work for people with dementia (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy). You will also contribute to formulation, neuropsychological assessments and/or psychological interventions under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will also spend a day a week as a research assistant with the BHFT Research Team, promoting engagement with research amongst Memory Clinic patients. You will be working primarily on studies with people with dementia, identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process, and collecting and managing accurate data. You will receive regular individual supervision, with opportunities for continuing professional development. You will attend trust-wide psychology meetings. Work base: Hillcroft House, Rooke’s Way, Thatcham. Berkshire. (West Berkshire Community Hospital site) Working pattern and service operating hours: Normal rota hours are 9-5pm. This is a full-time, permanent post for 1WTE (37.5 hours per week). Co-ordinate and assist in development and facilitation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups, for people with dementia Complete brief assessments of clients to determine suitability for CST Manage a large database of referrals and carry out audits Assist in psychological assessments, formulation and intervention under Clinical Psychologist supervision (e.g. Positive Behaviour Support interventions, therapy skills) Attend and contribute to MDT and service/Trust meetings as appropriate Contribute to training and support of other staff Assist in design and implementation of audit/research projects Receive regular clinical supervision as per professional practice guidelines Maintain accurate clinical documentation Participate in training and opportunities for continuing professional development Have working knowledge of relevant research protocols, informed consent process, legislation, HRA guidance and Mental Capacity Act Identify participants for NIHR portfolio studies and obtain informed consent Promote research activities Provide information and support to research participants Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards Administer protocol-based assessments of cognitive function, self-report measures, rating scales, observations and semi-structured interviews Contribute to development of dissemination materials Assist in monitoring and recording recruitment Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish. Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Benefits Of Working For Us Include Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Linda Piper Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: linda.piper@berkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01189043100"}