Band 5 Assistant Psychologist inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
Band 5
DENTISTRY FAMILY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
Opportunity to work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team focused on neurodevelopmental assessments.
Engagement in meaningful work that supports neurodiverse individuals and their families, contributing to their overall well-being.
Access to professional development through reflective practice groups, CPD events, and strong links with local DClinPsy training courses.
Involvement in exciting research projects and quality improvement initiatives in partnership with Aston University.
A compassionate and inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes equality and diversity, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
Possibility of flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work from home, promoting work-life balance.
Join a friendly, supportive team environment with established psychologists, fostering a collegial atmosphere and shared learning.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two full-time Assistant Psychologists to join their children and families division, specifically within the neurodevelopmental pathway. Ideal candidates are creative and enthusiastic individuals passionate about delivering high-quality services to neurodiverse populations. Positions involve clinical service delivery across Birmingham, working closely with qualified psychologists and multidisciplinary teams to conduct specialist psychological assessments for individuals, groups, and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct evidence-based psychological assessments of children using various methods (e.g., psychometric tests, interviews).
- Assist in developing support plans for children and families under the supervision of qualified psychologists.
- Coordinate and facilitate pre and post-assessment groups.
- Collaborate with staff to prepare for multidisciplinary reviews and contribute to team meetings.
- Communicate sensitive information to families and document clinical observations.
- Reflect on emotional challenges when dealing with complex client issues.
About the Trust: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust employs over 5,000 staff and offers a broad range of community services. The Trust emphasizes integrated, personalized care with a commitment to equality, diversity, and staff wellbeing.
Position Details:
- Contract Type: Fixed term (24 months)
- Pay Scale: Band 5 (£29,970 to £36,483 per annum)
- Location: Various community bases in Birmingham (Kings Heath, Spark Hill, Castle Vale, Handsworth)
Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly, as applications will close once sufficient candidates are received. Opportunities for remote work may be available, aligning with team needs.
Job Summary
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
We have exciting opportunities for x2 WTE Assistant Psychologists to join our children and families division neurodevelopmental pathway. We are looking forcreative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to support the delivery of clinical services. We are a specialist multi-disciplinary team and if you are passionate about supporting the development of services and to support the delivery of high quality input to neurodiverse people then we would love to hear from you.
Providing clinical services citywide, you will work with the qualified psychologists and multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of specialist psychological neurodevelopmental assessments for individuals, groups and families. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and inclusive ways of working with a strong agenda around equality and diversity at work and have a focus on staff wellbeing, both for ourselves as a psychology team, but also for our colleagues, clients and staff teams that we work with.
We are a friendly, city-wide team and you would be expected to travel throughout Birmingham, with occasional out of area visits. You will be based at one of our community bases across the city (Kings Heath, Spark Hill, Castle Vale or Handsworth).
Main duties of the job
Our psychology department is well established for example, within the Learning Disabilities and Adult Specialist Rehabilitation Divisions. We are looking for committed and passionate psychologists who will work with us to develop and grow psychology department within the Children and Families Division in the same vein. You will be joining an established wider group of friendly, committed and supportive Psychologists. The post holder will also be part of the professional network of Applied Psychologists working across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, within our Learning Disabilities, Neuro Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Weight Management services.
Our psychologists work closely with colleagues within MDT to strive for care that is trauma informed, compassionate and formulation based. Birmingham is a diverse and multi-cultural community, we are mindful of the additional challenges that clients from marginalised communities may encounter when accessing our services. Our team is actively engaged in research projects and have strong links with Aston University and we are keen to facilitate opportunities for quality improvement projects.
The Psychology Service offers support and close links with other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events and team meetings. There are good links with the local DClinPsy training courses and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham and Coventry Universities.
About Us
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
There may be some opportunities to work from home within your working week, in line with the needs of the team.
Date posted
November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
820-6766890-CF
Job locations
Citywide
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
We have exciting opportunities for x2 WTE Assistant Psychologists to join our children and families division neurodevelopmental pathway. We are looking forcreative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to support the delivery of clinical services. We are a specialist multi-disciplinary team and if you are passionate about supporting the development of services and to support the delivery of high quality input to neurodiverse people then we would love to hear from you.
Providing clinical services citywide, you will work with the qualified psychologists and multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of specialist psychological neurodevelopmental assessments for individuals, groups and families. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and inclusive ways of working with a strong agenda around equality and diversity at work and have a focus on staff wellbeing, both for ourselves as a psychology team, but also for our colleagues, clients and staff teams that we work with.
We are a friendly, city-wide team and you would be expected to travel throughout Birmingham, with occasional out of area visits. You will be based at one of our community bases across the city (Kings Heath, Spark Hill, Castle Vale or Handsworth).
Main duties of the job
Our psychology department is well established for example, within the Learning Disabilities and Adult Specialist Rehabilitation Divisions. We are looking for committed and passionate psychologists who will work with us to develop and grow psychology department within the Children and Families Division in the same vein. You will be joining an established wider group of friendly, committed and supportive Psychologists. The post holder will also be part of the professional network of Applied Psychologists working across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, within our Learning Disabilities, Neuro Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Weight Management services.
Our psychologists work closely with colleagues within MDT to strive for care that is trauma informed, compassionate and formulation based. Birmingham is a diverse and multi-cultural community, we are mindful of the additional challenges that clients from marginalised communities may encounter when accessing our services. Our team is actively engaged in research projects and have strong links with Aston University and we are keen to facilitate opportunities for quality improvement projects.
The Psychology Service offers support and close links with other psychologists through facilitated reflective practice groups, CPD events and team meetings. There are good links with the local DClinPsy training courses and the MSCi pathway at Birmingham and Coventry Universities.
About Us
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
There may be some opportunities to work from home within your working week, in line with the needs of the team.
Date posted
November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
820-6766890-CF
Job locations
Citywide
Birmingham
B13 8JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake evidence based psychological assessments of children, including psychometric assessment, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the childs support.
- To assist in the formulation and development of childrens and families recommended support plans involving the psychological support and/or management of a childs difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the coordination and running of pre and post assessment groups.
- To work with other staff to assess children and review their histories, setting information and current presentation in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
- To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and support to the benefit of all children and families in the service, across all settings where support takes place.
- To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information, including condition related information to children, families and staff within wider systems, as appropriate.
- To record personally generated clinical observations and collect clinical data.
- To work with clients with complex and emotive problems and be able to reflect on and contain own emotions.
- To undertake evidence based psychological assessments of children, including psychometric assessment, self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with children, family members and others involved in the childs support.
- To assist in the formulation and development of childrens and families reco
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To work as a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications and relevant skills. Below are the key skills and attributes that are often required or beneficial for this role:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Degree in Psychology: A British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree in psychology is usually essential. This ensures that you have a foundational understanding of psychological principles and practices.
Relevant Skills:
2. Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assist in conducting psychological assessments and evaluations, including administering standardized tests and interpreting results.
3. Data Collection and Analysis: Proficiency in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and potentially using statistical software.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with clients and understand their emotional needs and challenges.
6. Teamwork: Collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared goals and objectives.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills to balance the various demands of the role, such as documentation and appointment scheduling.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, client needs, and therapeutic approaches.
9. Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries in all interactions.
10. Knowledge of Mental Health Issues: Understanding different mental health conditions, treatment approaches, and appropriate intervention strategies.
11. Report Writing: Ability to write clear, concise reports and documentation regarding assessments, interventions, and progress.
Additional Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant Experience: Gaining experience through voluntary work, internships, or placements in relevant settings, such as mental health services, social care, or educational environments, can be advantageous.
- Further Training: Some assistant psychologists pursue additional training or coursework related to specific populations or therapeutic techniques.
Personal Attributes:
- Resilience: Ability to cope with emotional challenges and maintain professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Interest in ongoing professional development and staying current with psychological research and practices.
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