Assistant Psychologist inSaltcoats inSaltcoats PUBLISHED 7 AUG 2024
NHS Scotland rvrQq6u
What might it look like to work here?
Stand by, we'll show you...
Stand by, we'll show you...
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist based at Three Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats. This post will be split into the following: you will work 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) in the Forensic Psychological Speciality Team and 18.75 hours (0.5) in the Digital Therapies Team.
What You Will Do
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Forensic: this post will be based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. The post will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist services, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Principal Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a job plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
You will also assist in clinically-related administration, conduct of audits and collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. You will be supported by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and will work alongside experienced Psychologists as part of the Forensic Psychological Specialty within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Digital Therapies: this post will be based in the Digital Therapies Team hosted in the North Ayrshire Adult Psychological Therapies Team. The service provides evidence based psychological interventions delivered through the Silvercloud platform to the population of Ayrshire and Arran, with dedicated clinical and administrative support.
The role will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist service, providing guidance and support in the completion of online resources. In addition, the role requires the individual to review progress and engagement of patients completing interventions under the weekly clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To develop information resources, undertake literature reviews and teach on psychological aspects of care to other Professional staff. To undertake research, service evaluation and audit under the guidance of a clinical psychologist. This work will be undertaken independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
You will be required to have a 2:i Honours Degree in Psychology and eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Evidence of work in health/social or voluntary care.
Knowledge of psychological models from undergraduate degree.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
In order to support staff in the delivery of their role, Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional groups.
Hours: 37 per week.
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months from start date.
A Car Licence/car Ownership Is Essential For This Role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact either Dr Carol Overend (Digital Therapy), Principal Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead Computerised CBT or Dr Cindy Shies (Forensic) Consultant Clinical Psychologist, NA H&SCP - Forensic at / or at /
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
INFO
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” w
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist based at Three Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats. This post will be split into the following: you will work 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) in the Forensic Psychological Speciality Team and 18.75 hours (0.5) in the Digital Therapies Team.
What You Will Do
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Forensic: this post will be based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. The post will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist services, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Principal Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a job plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
You will also assist in clinically-related administration, conduct of audits and collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. You will be supported by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and will work alongside experienced Psychologists as part of the Forensic Psychological Specialty within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Digital Therapies: this post will be based in the Digital Therapies Team hosted in the North Ayrshire Adult Psychological Therapies Team. The service provides evidence based psychological interventions delivered through the Silvercloud platform to the population of Ayrshire and Arran, with dedicated clinical and administrative support.
The role will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist service, providing guidance and support in the completion of online resources. In addition, the role requires the individual to review progress and engagement of patients completing interventions under the weekly clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To develop information resources, undertake literature reviews and teach on psychological aspects of care to other Professional staff. To undertake research, service evaluation and audit under the guidance of a clinical psychologist. This work will be undertaken independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
You will be required to have a 2:i Honours Degree in Psychology and eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Evidence of work in health/social or voluntary care.
Knowledge of psychological models from undergraduate degree.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
In order to support staff in the delivery of their role, Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional groups.
Hours: 37 per week.
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months from start date.
A Car Licence/car Ownership Is Essential For This Role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact either Dr Carol Overend (Digital Therapy), Principal Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead Computerised CBT or Dr Cindy Shies (Forensic) Consultant Clinical Psychologist, NA H&SCP - Forensic at / or at /
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
INFO
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” w
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist based at Three Towns Resource Centre, Saltcoats. This post will be split into the following: you will work 18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) in the Forensic Psychological Speciality Team and 18.75 hours (0.5) in the Digital Therapies Team.
What You Will Do
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Forensic: this post will be based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. The post will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist services, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified Principal Clinical Psychologist, working independently according to a job plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
You will also assist in clinically-related administration, conduct of audits and collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. You will be supported by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and will work alongside experienced Psychologists as part of the Forensic Psychological Specialty within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
18.75 hours (0.5 WTE) Digital Therapies: this post will be based in the Digital Therapies Team hosted in the North Ayrshire Adult Psychological Therapies Team. The service provides evidence based psychological interventions delivered through the Silvercloud platform to the population of Ayrshire and Arran, with dedicated clinical and administrative support.
The role will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the specialist service, providing guidance and support in the completion of online resources. In addition, the role requires the individual to review progress and engagement of patients completing interventions under the weekly clinical supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To develop information resources, undertake literature reviews and teach on psychological aspects of care to other Professional staff. To undertake research, service evaluation and audit under the guidance of a clinical psychologist. This work will be undertaken independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
You will be required to have a 2:i Honours Degree in Psychology and eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Evidence of work in health/social or voluntary care.
Knowledge of psychological models from undergraduate degree.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
In order to support staff in the delivery of their role, Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional groups.
Hours: 37 per week.
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months from start date.
A Car Licence/car Ownership Is Essential For This Role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact either Dr Carol Overend (Digital Therapy), Principal Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead Computerised CBT or Dr Cindy Shies (Forensic) Consultant Clinical Psychologist, NA H&SCP - Forensic at / or at /
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.
INFO
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT
upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link:
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact
JobTrain Candidate Support Hub
: - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “
Google Chrome
” or “
Microsoft Edge
” w
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Possible interview questions for this job
Click to view Start practice interview NEW!
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Useful skills for an Assistant Psychologist:
Click to view
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.
inSaltcoats
55.63765335083008 -4.78348970413208 Saltcoats, Scotland, United Kingdom 
Locations are approximate.
Learn more