Assistant Psychologist inThatcham inThatcham PUBLISHED 10 DEC 2023
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The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Upper 2:1 undergraduate degree which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society.
- Have a passion & understanding for working with older people and individuals with dementia.
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Be a car driver with a vehicle for work, as this role will involve visiting clients in the community
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 are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Dr Linda Piper (Senior Clinical Psychologist) or Dr Marya Hicks (Clinical Psychologist) on or email: or wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews to be held 11th November 2024
The Newbury Older Peoples Mental Health Service and Memory Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills in caring for older people with mental health needs, and people with dementia. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with this client group. You will mainly co-ordinate and undertake evidence-based group work for people with dementia (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy). You will also contribute to formulation, neuropsychological assessments and/or psychological interventions under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
You will also spend a day a week as a research assistant with the BHFT Research Team, promoting engagement with research amongst Memory Clinic patients. You will be working primarily on studies with people with dementia, identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process, and collecting and managing accurate data.
You will receive regular individual supervision, with opportunities for continuing professional development. You will attend trust-wide psychology meetings.
Work base:
Hillcroft House, Rooke's Way, Thatcham. Berkshire. (West Berkshire Community Hospital site)
Working pattern and service operating hours:
Normal rota hours are 9-5pm. This is a full-time, permanent post for 1WTE (37.5 hours per week).
- Co-ordinate and assist in development and facilitation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups, for people with dementia
- Complete brief assessments of clients to determine suitability for CST
- Manage a large database of referrals and carry out audits
- Assist in psychological assessments, formulation and intervention under Clinical Psychologist supervision (e.g. Positive Behaviour Support interventions, therapy skills)
- Attend and contribute to MDT and service/Trust meetings as appropriate
- Contribute to training and support of other staff
- Assist in design and implementation of audit/research projects
- Receive regular clinical supervision as per professional practice guidelines
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in training and opportunities for continuing professional development
- Have working knowledge of relevant research protocols, informed consent process, legislation, HRA guidance and Mental Capacity Act
- Identify participants for NIHR portfolio studies and obtain informed consent
- Promote research activities
- Provide information and support to research participants
- Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards
- Administer protocol-based assessments of cognitive function, self-report measures, rating scales, observations and semi-structured interviews
- Contribute to development of dissemination materials
- Assist in monitoring and recording recruitment
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Upper 2:1 undergraduate degree which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society.
- Have a passion & understanding for working with older people and individuals with dementia.
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Be a car driver with a vehicle for work, as this role will involve visiting clients in the community
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 are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Dr Linda Piper (Senior Clinical Psychologist) or Dr Marya Hicks (Clinical Psychologist) on or email: or wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews to be held 11th November 2024
The Newbury Older Peoples Mental Health Service and Memory Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills in caring for older people with mental health needs, and people with dementia. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with this client group. You will mainly co-ordinate and undertake evidence-based group work for people with dementia (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy). You will also contribute to formulation, neuropsychological assessments and/or psychological interventions under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
You will also spend a day a week as a research assistant with the BHFT Research Team, promoting engagement with research amongst Memory Clinic patients. You will be working primarily on studies with people with dementia, identifying, recruiting and supporting patients through the research process, and collecting and managing accurate data.
You will receive regular individual supervision, with opportunities for continuing professional development. You will attend trust-wide psychology meetings.
Work base:
Hillcroft House, Rooke's Way, Thatcham. Berkshire. (West Berkshire Community Hospital site)
Working pattern and service operating hours:
Normal rota hours are 9-5pm. This is a full-time, permanent post for 1WTE (37.5 hours per week).
- Co-ordinate and assist in development and facilitation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups, for people with dementia
- Complete brief assessments of clients to determine suitability for CST
- Manage a large database of referrals and carry out audits
- Assist in psychological assessments, formulation and intervention under Clinical Psychologist supervision (e.g. Positive Behaviour Support interventions, therapy skills)
- Attend and contribute to MDT and service/Trust meetings as appropriate
- Contribute to training and support of other staff
- Assist in design and implementation of audit/research projects
- Receive regular clinical supervision as per professional practice guidelines
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in training and opportunities for continuing professional development
- Have working knowledge of relevant research protocols, informed consent process, legislation, HRA guidance and Mental Capacity Act
- Identify participants for NIHR portfolio studies and obtain informed consent
- Promote research activities
- Provide information and support to research participants
- Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and research governance standards
- Administer protocol-based assessments of cognitive function, self-report measures, rating scales, observations and semi-structured interviews
- Contribute to development of dissemination materials
- Assist in monitoring and recording recruitment
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