NHS
Job title:
Assistant Psychologist, Neonatal Psychology Service
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.6 wte B5 Assistant Psychologist in the neonatal psychology service. This is a permanent role.We are excited to recruit a motivated and appropriately qualified Assistant Psychologist to a new role in our expanding neonatal psychology service here in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Assistant Psychologist will provide clinical support to the qualified Clinical Psychologists under supervision. With the expansion of the service we plan to offer screening as part of our universal offer to all families in the neonatal service. The post holder will take an active role in the development and delivery of screening, to help identify individualised care needs for families in the neonatal service. The post holder will also take a role in the delivery of groups, staff training and the development of information resources.With a large element of the role being dedicated to the development and delivery of screening, we also welcome applications from candidates with excellent planning and organisational skills. Applicants should have an interest in working with families in medical and nursing environments as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will have weekly supervision with an experienced Clinical Psychologist in the team.We reserve the right to close this position earlier than the advertised date should we receive a high number of applications.Main duties of the jobThis is a new role in our expanding neonatal psychology service here in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.The Assistant is able to screen patients, provide lower level assessment and under supervision can provide low intensity interventions. This role adds to a skill mix that enables a cost effective approach to both universal and targeted areas of care for patients and supports more senior staff to provide more specialist interventions.With the expansion of the service we plan to offer screening as part of our universal offer to all families in the neonatal service. The post holder will take an active role in the development and delivery of screening, to help identify individualised care needs for families in the neonatal service. The post holder will also take a role in the delivery of groups, staff training and the development of information resources.Please read the attached JD for a full description of this role.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We are, a large, complex, person-centred organisation with an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of patient care, research, education and innovation.Date posted22 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number164-6928250Job locationsQMCDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read and familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached.For more information about the Trust, visit our website Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read and familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached.For more information about the Trust, visit our websitePerson SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above) or equivalent
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
ExperienceEssential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to use supervision appropriately.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- High standard or report writing
- Excellent empathy and listening skills
Analytical and Judgement skillsEssential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests
- Ability to work with autonomy whilst recognising and working within own level of competence.
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge and theory to early development/physical health contexts/trauma
- Ability to assess and identify risk, understand risk management and seek appropriate supervision
Planning and organisation skillsEssential
- Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
- Have flexibility in approach to work, in order to adapt to changing service needs
- Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.
- Ability to prepare for supervision sessions and meetings
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
- Experience of assisting with psychological assessments and psychological interventions
- Experience using databases or data analysis
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
- Experience of conducting clinical audits and/or research
- Experience of delivering group interventions
- Experience of working with children or families
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s behavioural standards
Physical skillsEssential
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
- Ability to attend work punctually and reliably
- Ability to travel between sites within a working day when needed
Desirable
- Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg)
Other requirements specific to the roleEssential
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Up to date immunisations (including TB and HepB)
Desirable
- An interest in developing a career as a practitioner psychologist
Person SpecificationTraining and QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above) or equivalent
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
ExperienceEssential
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to use supervision appropriately.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
- High standard or report writing
- Excellent empathy and listening skills
Analytical and Judgement skillsEssential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests
- Ability to work with autonomy whilst recognising and working within own level of competence.
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge and theory to early development/physical health contexts/trauma
- Ability to assess and identify risk, understand risk management and seek appropriate supervision
Planning and organisation skillsEssential
- Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
- Have flexibility in approach to work, in order to adapt to changing service needs
- Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.
- Ability to prepare for supervision sessions and meetings
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
- Experience of assisting with psychological assessments and psychological interventions
- Experience using databases or data analysis
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems
- Experience of conducting clinical audits and/or research
- Experience of delivering group interventions
- Experience of working with children or families
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s behavioural standards
Physical skillsEssential
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
- Ability to attend work punctually and reliably
- Ability to travel between sites within a working day when needed
Desirable
- Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg)
Other requirements specific to the roleEssential
- Competence in IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Up to date immunisations (including TB and HepB)
Desirable
- An interest in developing a career as a practitioner psychologist
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Nottingham
Job date
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:37:13 GMT
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