Assistant Psychologist inThatcham inThatcham PUBLISHED 11 DEC 2023
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Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Have obtained an upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Experience in working with people with mental health difficulties.
- An empathetic and caring nature.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Christina Subrai by email wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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
- 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 thatassist 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.
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Have obtained an upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
- Experience in working with people with mental health difficulties.
- An empathetic and caring nature.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Christina Subrai by email wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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
- 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 thatassist 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.
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