Assistant PsychologistinBradfordinBradfordPUBLISHED FRI 28 MAR 2025
Weekly supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist, providing valuable guidance and mentorship.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team focused on collaborative care.
Involvement in direct and indirect support for individuals with learning disabilities, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Access to continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities within the department and Bradford District Care Trust.
Engagement in service development initiatives, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the service.
Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal life, promoting overall wellbeing.
Participation in audit and research activities, enhancing skills in data collection and analysis for service evaluation.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? We invite you to join our compassionate team at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Psychologist. This 12-month fixed-term role (30 hours per week) offers you the unique opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment where you can develop and thrive professionally. You'll receive weekly supervision from a Clinical Psychologist while directly supporting individuals and their families, all within a service that prioritises trauma-informed care and collaboration.
As part of our dedicated psychology team, you will conduct psychological assessments, develop tailored support plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy and guided self-help. Your role will be essential in contributing to service developments that empower our clients on their journey to recovery. We believe in nurturing our team members, providing access to continuing professional development, and enabling a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and an array of benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for women looking to enhance their careers in the rewarding field of care. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sarah Henry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at sarah.henry@bdct.nhs.uk. Your journey to making a meaningful impact starts here!
As part of our dedicated psychology team, you will conduct psychological assessments, develop tailored support plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy and guided self-help. Your role will be essential in contributing to service developments that empower our clients on their journey to recovery. We believe in nurturing our team members, providing access to continuing professional development, and enabling a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and an array of benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for women looking to enhance their careers in the rewarding field of care. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sarah Henry, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, at sarah.henry@bdct.nhs.uk. Your journey to making a meaningful impact starts here!
Weekly supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist, providing valuable guidance and mentorship.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team focused on collaborative care.
Involvement in direct and indirect support for individuals with learning disabilities, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Access to continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities within the department and Bradford District Care Trust.
Engagement in service development initiatives, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the service.
Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal life, promoting overall wellbeing.
Participation in audit and research activities, enhancing skills in data collection and analysis for service evaluation.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to join our psychology team within the adult learning disability service for a fixed term contract for 12 months for 30 hours per week.
The service is a friendly and well established multi-disciplinary team. You will have weekly supervision from a Clinical Psychologist within the team. You will support the psychology team by working both directly with people with learning disabilities and indirectly with families and carers whilst working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. There is a strong ethos of multi-disciplinary working and trauma informed care. There will be the opportunity to support service developments within the team. You will be supported to develop professionally in your career and have access to CPD within the department and more broadly within Bradford District Care Trust.
Closing date: 10th April 2025
Shortlisting date: 11th April 2025
Interview date: TBC
To provide supervised support to the psychological therapy service and wider team across the range of provision.
Under The Supervision Of a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist
Conduct psychological assessments, including neuropsychological assessments.
Develop psychological formulations for individual service users that contribute towards the overall assessment of their care needs, using an appropriate theoretical framework.
Collaboratively establish individual service user’s goals towards recovery.
Deliver psychological interventions to service users; CBT informed structured interventions, cognitive remediation, guided self-help, co-facilitated group work.
Support the audit and research activities of the service.
Support the psychological therapy services through data collection & analysis as part of audit, service evaluation and research initiatives.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Henry Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
The service is a friendly and well established multi-disciplinary team. You will have weekly supervision from a Clinical Psychologist within the team. You will support the psychology team by working both directly with people with learning disabilities and indirectly with families and carers whilst working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. There is a strong ethos of multi-disciplinary working and trauma informed care. There will be the opportunity to support service developments within the team. You will be supported to develop professionally in your career and have access to CPD within the department and more broadly within Bradford District Care Trust.
Closing date: 10th April 2025
Shortlisting date: 11th April 2025
Interview date: TBC
To provide supervised support to the psychological therapy service and wider team across the range of provision.
Under The Supervision Of a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist
Conduct psychological assessments, including neuropsychological assessments.
Develop psychological formulations for individual service users that contribute towards the overall assessment of their care needs, using an appropriate theoretical framework.
Collaboratively establish individual service user’s goals towards recovery.
Deliver psychological interventions to service users; CBT informed structured interventions, cognitive remediation, guided self-help, co-facilitated group work.
Support the audit and research activities of the service.
Support the psychological therapy services through data collection & analysis as part of audit, service evaluation and research initiatives.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Henry Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK, several skills and qualifications are generally expected. While specific requirements may vary by employer, here are some key skills and attributes that are typically valuable for this role:
1. Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology or a closely related field, typically at least at the upper second-class level (2:1) is usually required.
- Knowledge of Psychological Principles: Understanding of psychological theories, research methods, and statistics.
2. Experience
- Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological or clinical setting is often beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid roles that involve direct contact with clients.
- Research Experience: Experience in conducting or assisting with psychological research can be advantageous.
3. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Written Communication: Strong writing skills for documenting assessments, reports, and research findings.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Rapport Building: Ability to empathize with clients and build strong therapeutic relationships.
- Active Listening: Skill in listening to clients’ concerns and responding appropriately.
5. Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, assess clients' needs, and contribute to treatment plans.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges and developing effective solutions.
6. Organizational Skills
- Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Record Keeping: Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and healthcare staff.
8. Sensitivity and Professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Awareness of ethical considerations in psychology.
9. Adaptability and Resilience
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful situations effectively.
10. Continued Professional Development
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of psychology, including engaging in relevant training and workshops.
Additional Considerations:
- Membership in Professional Bodies: While not always required, registration with organizations like the British Psychological Society (BPS) may enhance your qualifications.
- Specialized Skills: Depending on the specific area the role is focused on (e.g., clinical, educational, forensic psychology), additional specialized skills may be relevant.
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