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Assistant Psychologist • Brant Broughton
Cygnet
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Cygnet
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1. Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for the role of Assistant Psychologist? Can you tell us about your academic background and how it has prepared you for the role of Assistant Psychologist?
2. What experience do you have working with individuals with autism and learning disabilities? What experience do you have working with individuals with autism and learning disabilities?
3. Could you describe a previous role where you worked alongside a qualified psychologist? What were your main responsibilities? Could you describe a previous role where you worked alongside a qualified psychologist? What were your main responsibilities?
4. What is your understanding of applied psychology and its relevance in a care setting? What is your understanding of applied psychology and its relevance in a care setting?
5. How do you approach psychological assessments and what tools or methods do you prefer to use? How do you approach psychological assessments and what tools or methods do you prefer to use?
6. Can you explain what positive behavioural support entails and your experience in developing such plans? Can you explain what positive behavioural support entails and your experience in developing such plans?
7. Describe a time when you collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). What was your role and how did you ensure effective communication? Describe a time when you collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). What was your role and how did you ensure effective communication?
8. How would you act as a liaison between the psychology team and the care staff? What challenges do you think you might face in this role? How would you act as a liaison between the psychology team and the care staff? What challenges do you think you might face in this role?
9. What motivates you to work in the field of psychology, particularly with individuals facing challenges such as those in this setting? What motivates you to work in the field of psychology, particularly with individuals facing challenges such as those in this setting?
10. How do you demonstrate patience and commitment in your work? Can you provide an example? How do you demonstrate patience and commitment in your work? Can you provide an example?
11. Describe a challenging situation you faced when working with a client who presented with challenging behaviour. How did you handle it? Describe a challenging situation you faced when working with a client who presented with challenging behaviour. How did you handle it?
12. How do you prioritise your tasks and manage your time effectively when supporting multiple residents? How do you prioritise your tasks and manage your time effectively when supporting multiple residents?
13. What are your goals for professional development in this role? How do you see this position contributing to your career ambitions? What are your goals for professional development in this role? How do you see this position contributing to your career ambitions?
14. Have you been involved in any research or audit projects? If so, can you detail your contributions and the outcomes? Have you been involved in any research or audit projects? If so, can you detail your contributions and the outcomes?
15. How familiar are you with national strategic guidelines and commissioner requirements in social care? Can you provide an example of how you have adhered to these in a previous role? How familiar are you with national strategic guidelines and commissioner requirements in social care? Can you provide an example of how you have adhered to these in a previous role?
16. Do you have any questions for us regarding the role, the team, or Cygnet as an organisation? Do you have any questions for us regarding the role, the team, or Cygnet as an organisation?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Psychologist with Cygnet in Brant Broughton, England, United Kingdom\n\n Employer: Cygnet Location: Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites Salary: £26,500 p/a Hours: Full-time (40 hrs a week) Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites Cygnet is seeking to recruit two full time, experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologists to join Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites. This role will be a permanent post working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites provide specialist residential service for individuals aged 16 years and above with autism and a learning disability, who may present with behaviours that challenge. The role also requires support to be provided to each of the five Satellites, which includes No.12 High Street, that is located across the road from Broughton House, the Beeches that is located in Retford, the Birches that is located in Newark, Elston House that is located in Newark, and the Pines that is located in Mansfield Woodhouse. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On-site we have our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways. Job Role The role of the Assistant Psychologists will be to assist with the delivery and evaluation of effective services that meet Cygnet’s Social Care objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. The Assistant Psychologists will undertake psychological assessment, report writing, clinical formulation and psychological interventions under the direction and supervision of the qualified Psychologist who holds clinical responsibility. The Assistant Psychologists will also contribute to the development and review of positive behavioural support schedules, risk assessments, and conduct functional analysis and specific assessments as deemed appropriate by the qualified Psychologist. To contribute to regular MDT reviews for residents. To undertake any tasks, duties and projects that are deemed necessary to support the smooth-running of residents’ care programmes, baseline assessments and specific therapies with supervision from the Psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and / or research projects, teaching, training and project work as agreed and delegated by the Psychologist. To act as a liaison point between the Psychology team and care staff in Cygnet settings. Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development, and additional training will be supported. We also offer an excellent Assistant Psychologist Development Programme to support our Assistant Psychologists’ continuing professional development. Candidate Profile You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions and risk assessment. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all you’ll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology, further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology is desirable. Previous experience of working within autism and learning disability services and settings is essential, and previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Closing date : 22nd January 2025 – Please note this post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Proposed Interview Dates: TBC"}