Psychological Therapies Assistant inGrimsby inGrimsby PUBLISHED MON 30 DEC 2024

Leadership and Management This post does not hold any responsibility for line managing staff. Communication The Assistant Psychologist will be required to communicate with a range of people, including communicating about sensitive and difficult matters, with people who may be experiencing high levels of distress. You may also be required to communication with other internal and external partners therefore, effective communication using a range of skills in relationship building and overcoming barriers to communication, whilst adhering to Navigo policies and procedures is essential for the role. Key Relationships: The post holder will be expected to work with: o Service users and other members of the public e.g.

relatives and carers o The NHSTT clinical and admin team o Wider Navigo services o Partner organisations o GPs and other referrers o Local statutory providers o Local voluntary sector organisations Work with Clinical Lead / Comms Lead to develop updated leaflets. Clinical Supervision and Case Management Supervision Attend clinical and managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with line manager and in line with professional requirements. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties To contribute to the training and support of other staff in health care services. Participate in Individual Performance Review and respond to agreed objectives.

Clinical o The post holder will assertively follow up on service users who have been referred or self-referred for treatment when contact attempts for initial assessment via usual pathways have been unsuccessful. The post holder will update records to indicate additional steps taken to attempt contact. The post holder will assertively follow up on reported DNAs where risk is identified by practitioners and escalate appropriately. o To ensure that all processes are effective and high standards are maintained.

Have a working knowledge of Navigo policies and procedures. To participate in and keep up to date with Navigo mandatory training requirements. To develop skills and competencies necessary for the role, including attending additional training and CPD when required to do so. Ability to organise own diary and appointments to meet the needs of the service Manage the waiting list appropriately with support calls, running groups, escalating concerns and building rapport with those waiting for therapeutic input.

Assist clinicians in setting up, establishing and facilitating NHSTT specific group therapy. Ability to document thoroughly on the electronic system, including any risk, current mental health and changes in presentation Ability to liaise with other services as needed to include, Crisis team, Community mental health, Primary Care Networks, GPs, Police, probation etc. Undertake psychological assessments of service users referred to the service, using the NHSTT minimum data set and other questionnaires as appropriate. Ensuring that service users access appropriate pathways according to their psychological needs To attend and contribute to appropriate meetings relevant to the service To ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations.

Guidelines set by the Department of Health. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times Professional o To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects o To undertake data collection, analysis, production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes, including Microsoft Word and Excel. o To undertake searches of evidence based literature and research to assist qualified practitioners and therapists in evidence based practice. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE o Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and clinical expertise.

• Actively participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision. o To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. o All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. o All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. Maintain accurate electronic records of clinical work so as to allow the effective monitoring, review, audit and evaluation of the service provided. Collate and electronically record assessment and outcome measures and patient satisfaction data for service audit and national benchmarking. Participate in the effective monitoring, review and evaluation of the service provided.
  
  

Provide high quality, accurate and up to date clinical records and adhere to the NHS guidelines for Good Record Keeping Produce professional reports of a high standard. Produce detailed and accurate clinical assessment and discharge reports using SystmOne. Maintain up to date accurate electronic clinical records relating to individual Service Users, in accordance with Navigo policies and procedures and adhering to NMC guidelines for Good Record Keeping. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development