Assistant Psychologist inCaerleon inCaerleon PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work alongside a Consultant Psychologist, gaining valuable mentorship and experience in a clinical setting.
Engagement in a cohesive multi-disciplinary team approach, fostering a collaborative work environment that values psychological contributions.
Involvement in a diverse range of activities, including co-facilitating evidence-based groups and delivering personalized sessions, enhancing clinical skills.
Access to extensive training and professional development opportunities, including paid mandatory training and qualifications, supporting career growth.
Promotion of a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and supportive occupational health services.
Chance to contribute to service evaluation and outcome data analysis, providing insights that can improve patient care and treatment effectiveness.
The Assistant Psychologist position at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Caerleon involves supporting a Consultant Psychologist in a busy mixed-gender acute adult inpatient ward. Responsibilities include co-facilitating psychologically informed groups, conducting individual therapy sessions, performing behavioral observations, and participating in service evaluations and outcome data analysis. The role emphasises collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and provides opportunities for professional development, including attending supervision and specialty meetings.
Candidates are expected to possess a psychology degree with Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR), and prior experience in a similar role or research assistantship is preferred. While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, fluency in English is also acceptable. The health board welcomes applications from all backgrounds and supports flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance and offering a comprehensive benefits package.
Candidates are expected to possess a psychology degree with Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR), and prior experience in a similar role or research assistantship is preferred. While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, fluency in English is also acceptable. The health board welcomes applications from all backgrounds and supports flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance and offering a comprehensive benefits package.
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
We're looking to recruit a dynamic, engaging, Assistant Psychologist to work alongside a Consultant Psychologist on a busy acute adult inpatient ward. The mixed-gender ward has a cohesive MDT approach and psychology is highly valued by staff and patients alike.
The role would involve co-facilitating psychologically informed groups, working individually with patients, carrying out behavioural observations and functional analyses, being involved with service evaluation and analysing outcome data.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
We're looking to recruit a dynamic, engaging, Assistant Psychologist to work alongside a Consultant Psychologist on a busy acute adult inpatient ward. The mixed-gender ward has a cohesive MDT approach and psychology is highly valued by staff and patients alike.
The role would involve co-facilitating psychologically informed groups, working individually with patients, carrying out behavioural observations and functional analyses, being involved with service evaluation and analysing outcome data.
Main duties of the job
- Co-facilitating evidence-based psychologically informed groups to patients on a mixed-gender acute ward
- Delivering personalised individual sessions to patients using a range of psychological models
- Attending daily MDT handover meetings at the start of the working day
- Undertaking literature searches for the Consultant Psychologist to help inform practice
- Supporting the Consultant Psychologist with audits and service evaluations
- Collecting and evaluating outcome data
- Developing/collating psychological resources for the staff and patients on the ward
- Engaging in weekly supervision
- Attending monthly psychology specialty meetings for ongoing CPD
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Psychology degree with GBR
- Post-graduate degree
- Formal training in a psychological intervention (e.g. CBT or DBT)
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as AP or Research Assistant
- Previous on an inpatient environment
- Previous experience of delivering psychological intervention
- Ability to reflect on own lived experience
Essential criteria
- Basic competency in word processing and statistical analysis
- Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, including SPSS and Excel
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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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