193698 - Assistant Psychologist - Higher Level inBothwell inBothwell PUBLISHED 19 SEP 2024
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Receive weekly professional clinical supervision and support with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
The RoleTo provide high-quality, efficient, effective support and assistance to the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
The National Autism Implementation Team [NAIT] secured funding for the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service for a one year fixed term post. It was agreed an Assistant Psychologist post would support service development. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service is pan Lanarkshire service, based on the Kirklands site. It is in the first stage of service development focused on providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments for adults.
The Post Holder Will
- Receive weekly professional clinical supervision and support with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Support the clinical work of the team by undertaking observations and case note reviews.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary specialist neurodevelopmental team.
- Undertake evidence based literature searches that will assist the diagnostic clinicians in the identifications of evidence based diagnostic supports.
- Contribute to service objectives to meet national targets and ongoing service development.
- Participate in research and audit within the service.
- Link in with third sector organisations gathering views and opinions of neurodivergent people.
- Undertake professional development appropriate to the role within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
The Post-holder is required to have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology.
They must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the British Psychological Society (GBC)
They must hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
They must have a high level of computer skills and knowledge of programmes and statistical packages.
The post-holder should have had experience of relevant paid/voluntary work.
It would be great if you also have
Additional postgraduate training / qualification in human service particularly relating to work in mental health services.
Experience working with people with mental health needs
Involvement in clinical research
Experience of using statistical packages in a work setting via research
Ability to use a variety of computer applications including statistical analysis packages, spreadsheets, databases and word processors in support of clinical and professional activities.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Kirklands, Bothwell.
The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri; 9:00-5:00.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Pam Brown, Operational Clinical Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jXpmrFdc note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jXpmrFdc for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
The Role
To provide high-quality, efficient, effective support and assistance to the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
The National Autism Implementation Team [NAIT] secured funding for the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service for a one year fixed term post. It was agreed an Assistant Psychologist post would support service development. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service is pan Lanarkshire service, based on the Kirklands site. It is in the first stage of service development focused on providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments for adults.
The Post Holder Will
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
The Post-holder is required to have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology.
They must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the British Psychological Society (GBC)
They must hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
They must have a high level of computer skills and knowledge of programmes and statistical packages.
The post-holder should have had experience of relevant paid/voluntary work.
It would be great if you also have
Additional postgraduate training / qualification in human service particularly relating to work in mental health services.
Experience working with people with mental health needs
Involvement in clinical research
Experience of using statistical packages in a work setting via research
Ability to use a variety of computer applications including statistical analysis packages, spreadsheets, databases and word processors in support of clinical and professional activities.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Kirklands, Bothwell.
The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri; 9:00-5:00.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Pam Brown, Operational Clinical Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
To provide high-quality, efficient, effective support and assistance to the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
The National Autism Implementation Team [NAIT] secured funding for the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service for a one year fixed term post. It was agreed an Assistant Psychologist post would support service development. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service is pan Lanarkshire service, based on the Kirklands site. It is in the first stage of service development focused on providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments for adults.
The Post Holder Will
- Receive weekly professional clinical supervision and support with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Support the clinical work of the team by undertaking observations and case note reviews.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary specialist neurodevelopmental team.
- Undertake evidence based literature searches that will assist the diagnostic clinicians in the identifications of evidence based diagnostic supports.
- Contribute to service objectives to meet national targets and ongoing service development.
- Participate in research and audit within the service.
- Link in with third sector organisations gathering views and opinions of neurodivergent people.
- Undertake professional development appropriate to the role within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service.
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
The Post-holder is required to have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Psychology.
They must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the British Psychological Society (GBC)
They must hold a driving licence and have access to transport.
They must have a high level of computer skills and knowledge of programmes and statistical packages.
The post-holder should have had experience of relevant paid/voluntary work.
It would be great if you also have
Additional postgraduate training / qualification in human service particularly relating to work in mental health services.
Experience working with people with mental health needs
Involvement in clinical research
Experience of using statistical packages in a work setting via research
Ability to use a variety of computer applications including statistical analysis packages, spreadsheets, databases and word processors in support of clinical and professional activities.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Kirklands, Bothwell.
The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri; 9:00-5:00.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Pam Brown, Operational Clinical Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jXpmrFdc note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - www.jobsincare.com/job/jXpmrFdc for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK (job code 193698), you typically need a blend of educational qualifications, practical experience, and specific skills. Here are the key requirements:
Educational Qualifications
1. Relevant Degree: Most positions require at least a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field. A Master's in Psychology or Clinical Psychology can be advantageous.
2. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC): You should have GBC with the British Psychological Society (BPS), which typically requires an accredited psychology degree.
Practical Experience
1. Relevant Experience: Experience working in a clinical or therapeutic setting, either through voluntary work, internships, or paid positions, is highly beneficial.
2. Direct Work with Patients: Experience working directly with patients or clients is often essential.
Key Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members is critical.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Strong skills in building rapport with clients and maintaining professional relationships.
3. Research Skills: Understanding of psychological research methods and the ability to assist with research projects.
4. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and evaluate results, as well as an understanding of psychological assessments.
5. Empathy and Compassion: A genuine understanding of clients' issues and the ability to provide support.
6. Organizational Skills: Efficiently managing time, scheduling appointments, and keeping accurate records.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in varying environments and with diverse client populations.
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation: Awareness of current mental health laws and ethical guidelines is important.
- Continued Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional training or workshops can improve your employability and skills.
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