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Assistant Psychologist (Aquarius)
| Posting date: | 09 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,223.00 to £26,492.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24223.00 - £26492.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2024 |
| Location: | Tooting, SW17 7DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9294-24-0526 |
Summary
Audit, Research and Service Evaluation To undertake data collection and measure clinical outcomes within the services, and to analyse and produce reports using this data. To assist in the design and implementation of audit, service development and research projects.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. To use computer software for databases or data-analysis e.g. especially SPSS for Windows. Under appropriate supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist. To observe clinical psychological assessments and contribute to the writing of psychological reports, under clinical supervision. Where appropriate, to undertake psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients/familys problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and to run psych-educational groups (with a co-facilitator). To observe groups and contribute to the clinical notes of these sessions. To work with other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. To attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings. Teaching, Training and Supervision In common with all psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. To undertake mandatory and statutory training, supervision and annual appraisal as required by Trust policy Management, Recruitment and Service Development 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. Other To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s). To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures. To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. To undertake specific administrative duties as required.