In addition, the Assistant Psychologist will be involved in multi-disciplinary meetings, contribute to evidence-based interventions, and carry out clinical and administrative tasks as needed. The role demands adaptability to potentially challenging environments and the ability to work independently while receiving regular supervision. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the criminal justice system by improving the health and quality of life for offenders and individuals at risk of offending.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health and Justice Services team at HMP Coldingley.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate that they have and a Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.
By joining our Surrey Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion
Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
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The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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Clinical
To undertake assessments and interventions (for example neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the clients care), as appropriate to level of training, competence and under live or regular supervision from a qualified practitioner Psychologist.
To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service.
To formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion.
To conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care delivered by the service.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, training or research projects
If required, to compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans.
To work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices and the quality of life of clients.
To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings.
To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients.
To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade.
To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment.
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