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Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 25 November 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: | 09 December 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L4 4DF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9287-24-2155 |
Summary
Under supervision, conducts direct clinical assessment and intervention. Applying a range of psychological theories and models to analyse, understand and interpret complex situations and behaviours in order to formulate solutions and treatment which is tailored to individuals needs. This requires the capacity to engage in intense concentration for prolonged periods of time. The post holder works under the supervision of a more experienced psychologist at all times and engages in weekly supervision (in accordance with good practice guidelines). They remain responsible for following local policies and procedures. Under supervision, demonstrates effective communication of complex and sensitive information. This involves working alone with patients who may be in an emotional or distressed state and could present with physically and verbally challenging behaviour (and assessing and managing patients with sensory and/or cognitive impairment). This requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Under supervision, provides psychoeducation on relevant aspects of physical health to staff, volunteers, service users and carers at the Peoples Place. Under supervision, takes responsibility for managing own time.