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Job title:
Assistant Psychologist
Company
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Job description
Band 4 Assistant Psychologist required for a large public sector organisation based through the Belfast Trust.
Location: Iveagh Centre
Pay Per Hour: £12.25
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:
To support and assist the Clinical Psychologist within Iveagh Inpatient Centre in Belfast. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work as relevant to the post.
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
To undertake a broad range of psychological assessments, including the use of psychometric tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of psychological support plans under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To provide a flexible service, the post-holder may be required to work outside usual hours should the need arise.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Teaching, training and supervision
To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines from a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the postholder is employed.
To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care as appropriate.
Research and service evaluation
To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed as required.
To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
A minimum of 6months or equivalent hours (700 hours) experience over the last 3 year period. This should have been in a paid or voluntary capacity, in a relevant area of psychological need, for example working with adults or children with mental health, disability or medical conditions.
First Class or Upper Second Class Primary Honours Degree (or other higher psychology degree) in Psychology that confers eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Full current driving licence and access to a suitable means of transport on appointment.
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If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Rhianna Mooney.
To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £18 – £33 depending on clearance level.
Expected salary
£12.25 per hour
Location
Belfast
Job date
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:49:41 GMT
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