Assistant PsychologistinNottinghaminNottinghamPUBLISHED FRI 7 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing professional skills in a specialized field.
Access to a supportive multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning among healthcare professionals.
Engagement in a highly specialist, research-informed and research-active service, allowing for involvement in evidence-based practices.
Possibility to contribute to clinical and service evaluations, providing invaluable experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Employment within one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, offering job stability and career development opportunities.
A commitment to employee wellbeing, with access to in-house occupational health and counselling services to support mental health and work-life balance.
Participation in various employee-led networks promoting inclusivity, diversity, and environmental sustainability, enhancing the overall workplace culture.
Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the care sector? Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is on the lookout for two enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to join our dedicated Clinical Psychology team. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, contributing to assessments, and delivering interventions that truly change lives. Surrounded by a supportive network of over 11,000 colleagues, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team and gain invaluable experience while working in a community-focused environment.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to hold a UK honours degree in psychology with a 2:1 or above. Your journey will include conducting assessments, assisting in therapy interventions, and supporting both clients and staff through consultancy and training. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we value our people and actively promote a culture of inclusivity, offering various employee-led networks and robust health and wellbeing resources. If you’re ready to start your career in a dynamic and supportive setting, we invite you to reach out to Dr Nadine Taylor for an informal chat at 07350372041. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to hold a UK honours degree in psychology with a 2:1 or above. Your journey will include conducting assessments, assisting in therapy interventions, and supporting both clients and staff through consultancy and training. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we value our people and actively promote a culture of inclusivity, offering various employee-led networks and robust health and wellbeing resources. If you’re ready to start your career in a dynamic and supportive setting, we invite you to reach out to Dr Nadine Taylor for an informal chat at 07350372041. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enhancing professional skills in a specialized field.
Access to a supportive multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning among healthcare professionals.
Engagement in a highly specialist, research-informed and research-active service, allowing for involvement in evidence-based practices.
Possibility to contribute to clinical and service evaluations, providing invaluable experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Employment within one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands, offering job stability and career development opportunities.
A commitment to employee wellbeing, with access to in-house occupational health and counselling services to support mental health and work-life balance.
Participation in various employee-led networks promoting inclusivity, diversity, and environmental sustainability, enhancing the overall workplace culture.
We are seeking two enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to join the Clinical Psychology team working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare provides integrated healthcare services, including mental health, learning disability and physical health services, employing over 8800 staff over a large number of sites. The Clinical Psychology Service to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities employs staff across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. They provide a highly specialist, research-informed and research-active service.
These posts will support clinical psychologists to screen and assess referrals, complete assessments and interventions with a range of clients, staff and carers in the community. It requires liaison with formal and informal carers and working with multi-disciplinary colleagues. There may also be opportunities to contribute to auditor service evaluation.
You must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1 or 1st or an equivalent qualification conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for Chartered Membership.
For informal discussion contact Dr Nadine Taylor, consultant clinical psychologist, on .
We reserve the right to close this post early in the event that a large number of applications are received.
Interviews will take place in March 2025.
To support and carry out a range of psychometric and other assessments with people who have an intellectual or developmental disability (e.g. autism). These may include interviews, questionnaires, and intellectual and executive skills assessments.
To support and carry out defined therapeutic interventions with people with intellectual disabilities.
To support interventions with staff teams, such as consultancy, training, identifying resources, multi-disciplinary working, signposting staff to appropriate services and service promotion.
To support data collection and analysis, for both clinical and service evaluation, as required. This may include collecting and reviewing a variety of data such as psychometric scores, interview data, historical information, literature searches. It may also involve data analysis and report writing under supervision.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Nadine Taylor Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Nottinghamshire Healthcare provides integrated healthcare services, including mental health, learning disability and physical health services, employing over 8800 staff over a large number of sites. The Clinical Psychology Service to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities employs staff across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. They provide a highly specialist, research-informed and research-active service.
These posts will support clinical psychologists to screen and assess referrals, complete assessments and interventions with a range of clients, staff and carers in the community. It requires liaison with formal and informal carers and working with multi-disciplinary colleagues. There may also be opportunities to contribute to auditor service evaluation.
You must have already obtained a UK university honours degree in psychology graded at 2:1 or 1st or an equivalent qualification conferring the BPS approved graduate basis for Chartered Membership.
For informal discussion contact Dr Nadine Taylor, consultant clinical psychologist, on .
We reserve the right to close this post early in the event that a large number of applications are received.
Interviews will take place in March 2025.
To support and carry out a range of psychometric and other assessments with people who have an intellectual or developmental disability (e.g. autism). These may include interviews, questionnaires, and intellectual and executive skills assessments.
To support and carry out defined therapeutic interventions with people with intellectual disabilities.
To support interventions with staff teams, such as consultancy, training, identifying resources, multi-disciplinary working, signposting staff to appropriate services and service promotion.
To support data collection and analysis, for both clinical and service evaluation, as required. This may include collecting and reviewing a variety of data such as psychometric scores, interview data, historical information, literature searches. It may also involve data analysis and report writing under supervision.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Nadine Taylor Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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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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