Candidates should have a passion for working with older people, the ability to assess risk, and must possess a valid driving license for travel. The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all communities, offering flexibility and reasonable adjustments as needed for candidates.
INTERNAL ONLY - THIS POST IS OPEN TO BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS EMPLOYEES ONLY
An Assistant Psychologist with relevant experience to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Older People's Mental Health Service in the Reading locality.
To provide assessment including neuropsychological assessment as well as psychological interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
To assist in doing group work and individual therapy with clients, in clinically related relevant service evaluation and audit projects, inclusive of data collection, analysis and report writing. To coordinate the provision of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
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To assist in the development and facilitation of groups, including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, as appropriate.
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To undertake psychological assessments of clients referred to the psychology service using neuropsychological assessments, self-report measures, standardised rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in a client's care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
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To assist in the formulation of care plans involving the psychological treatment/management of patients in community settings under the supervision of the clinical lead.
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To attend and contribute to MDT meetings as appropriate.
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To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the service.
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To assist in conducting cognitive testing and neuropsychological assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
About us
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- A passion and understanding for working with Older People
- The ability to assess risk in both routine and urgent situations
- Be a car driver with the ability and readiness to travel
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: Nafera Kamara on or email: 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.
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