Assistant Psychologist inThatcham inThatcham PUBLISHED 16 OCT 2024
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This post covers West Berkshire locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality.
FIXED TERM 12 MONTH CONTRACTWe are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join West Berkshire Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which covers West Berkshire locality. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) role based at Thatcham, Newbury, however travelling to other sites would be required.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision.
The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
The Main Duties Of The Role Are
This post covers West Berkshire locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality. This will include ensuring all information is prepared and ready for the weekly MDT discussions regarding our young people ie all agendas and minutes are recorded accurately and patient records updated.
Responsibilities Include
Teaching, training and supervision
- In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- There will be opportunities to gain valuable learning experiences within the team.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- The Assistant Psychologist is expected to join the training/audit/clinical governance/research and peer supervision sessions every month.
Management, recruitment and service development
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the Service as required.
- To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
- IT responsibilities (other than those used for research) to support the management team in Service development.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- 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
FIXED TERM 12 MONTH CONTRACT
We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join West Berkshire Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which covers West Berkshire locality. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) role based at Thatcham, Newbury, however travelling to other sites would be required.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision.
The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
The Main Duties Of The Role Are
This post covers West Berkshire locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality. This will include ensuring all information is prepared and ready for the weekly MDT discussions regarding our young people ie all agendas and minutes are recorded accurately and patient records updated.
Responsibilities Include
Teaching, training and supervision
Management, recruitment and service development
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join West Berkshire Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which covers West Berkshire locality. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a full-time (1.0 WTE) role based at Thatcham, Newbury, however travelling to other sites would be required.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision.
The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
The Main Duties Of The Role Are
This post covers West Berkshire locality in Specialist Community CAMHS teams and includes direct clinical work with children, young people and families presenting to CAMHS, under the supervision of qualified professionals, to support the work of the multi-disciplinary clinical team within the locality. This will include ensuring all information is prepared and ready for the weekly MDT discussions regarding our young people ie all agendas and minutes are recorded accurately and patient records updated.
Responsibilities Include
Teaching, training and supervision
- In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- There will be opportunities to gain valuable learning experiences within the team.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- The Assistant Psychologist is expected to join the training/audit/clinical governance/research and peer supervision sessions every month.
Management, recruitment and service development
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the Service as required.
- To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
- IT responsibilities (other than those used for research) to support the management team in Service development.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- 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
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Here are 18 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:
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1. Can you describe your experience working with children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural issues?
2. What therapeutic approaches are you familiar with, and how would you incorporate them into your work with CAMHS?
3. How do you ensure that you remain reflective and thoughtful in your practice while working in a multi-disciplinary team?
4. This role requires you to work closely with various professionals, including those from Children’s Social Care. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully collaborated with other professionals?
5. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team, especially related to clinical decisions?
6. In your opinion, what are the key elements of effective teamwork in a mental health setting?
7. How do you prioritise your workload when managing multiple cases and administrative responsibilities?
8. Can you give an example of a project or initiative you were involved in that aimed at improving service delivery or clinical outcomes?
9. What do you hope to learn or achieve during your time in this 12-month role?
10. How do you approach continuous professional development, and can you describe any recent training you have undertaken related to mental health?
11. The Trust values caring, quality, collaboration, and wellbeing. How do these values resonate with your personal and professional ethos?
12. Can you share an experience where you demonstrated a commitment to service quality and patient care?
13. How do you approach ethical dilemmas when working with vulnerable populations, such as children and young people?
14. Can you discuss a challenging case you've worked on and how you navigated the complexities involved?
15. What do you believe are the most pressing challenges currently faced by CAMHS services, and how could an Assistant Psychologist contribute to addressing these?
16. How do you ensure confidentiality and safety when handling sensitive information about young people and their families?
17. What motivates you to work in mental health care, particularly in a Community CAMHS setting?
18. Do you have any questions for us about the role, the team, or the organisation?
1. Can you describe your experience working with children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural issues?
2. What therapeutic approaches are you familiar with, and how would you incorporate them into your work with CAMHS?
3. How do you ensure that you remain reflective and thoughtful in your practice while working in a multi-disciplinary team?
4. This role requires you to work closely with various professionals, including those from Children’s Social Care. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully collaborated with other professionals?
5. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team, especially related to clinical decisions?
6. In your opinion, what are the key elements of effective teamwork in a mental health setting?
7. How do you prioritise your workload when managing multiple cases and administrative responsibilities?
8. Can you give an example of a project or initiative you were involved in that aimed at improving service delivery or clinical outcomes?
9. What do you hope to learn or achieve during your time in this 12-month role?
10. How do you approach continuous professional development, and can you describe any recent training you have undertaken related to mental health?
11. The Trust values caring, quality, collaboration, and wellbeing. How do these values resonate with your personal and professional ethos?
12. Can you share an experience where you demonstrated a commitment to service quality and patient care?
13. How do you approach ethical dilemmas when working with vulnerable populations, such as children and young people?
14. Can you discuss a challenging case you've worked on and how you navigated the complexities involved?
15. What do you believe are the most pressing challenges currently faced by CAMHS services, and how could an Assistant Psychologist contribute to addressing these?
16. How do you ensure confidentiality and safety when handling sensitive information about young people and their families?
17. What motivates you to work in mental health care, particularly in a Community CAMHS setting?
18. Do you have any questions for us about the role, the team, or the organisation?
Useful skills for an Assistant Psychologist:
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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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