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Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 16 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2024 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX31 4JB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-1714 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Stroke Catalyst Funding by NHSE to test a new psychology workforce model that interfaces with the Stroke Association and IAPT services across the Northern and Eastern Devon Stroke Pathways. This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing care to patients who have had a stroke and their families. As an assistant psychologist linked to the community stroke services, you will support the work of practitioner psychologists who carry out specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment and intervention to patients and families. The role will include supporting a range of functions including psychological assessments, developing formulations, delivering individual therapeutic sessions, and assessing the need for group interventions. You will contribute to the psychological care of patients and support the overall evaluation of the service including administration of outcome measures, research and service development. This role requires one post-holder to be based at the North Devon District Hospital and another post-holder at Heavitree Hospital, Exeter. The post will be fully supported and supervised by Specialist Practitioner Psychologists. Additional professional links will be facilitated into the Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology Services network that provides input to the Northern and Eastern Devon region. We are committed to supporting assistant psychologists to develop skills, knowledge and experience to support them in their future careers. Applicants should ideally have some experience of working in clinical services or in other sectors that support people with neurological or long term health conditions. Training and development opportunities are in high supply here. We are committed to supporting assistant psychologists to develop skills, knowledge and experience to support them in their future careers. The post would be of interest to applicants who wish to gain further experience in progressing towards post-graduate Practitioner Psychology training. Innovation is central to the stroke and neuro-rehabilitation services at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead, Consultant AHPs, ACP and FCP roles. This Catalyst pilot project is a further example of innovation that will address the psychological needs of stroke survivors and their families alongside the existing multi-disciplinary teams to maximise clinical outcomes and secure cost-savings in overall service delivery. The service will be fully evaluated to inform future service development and business cases. Working Pattern: A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. These roles are part-time and we have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department. Interview Date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers). For further information please contact: Lewis Pettit Principal Clinical Psychologist and Phil Yates, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on philyates@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for until 30th June 2025. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.