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Trainee Educational Psychologists Across North Yorkshire
| Posting date: | 10 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,872.00 to £37,473.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29872.00 - £37473.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2025 |
| Location: | Northallerton, DL7 8AE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F0025-25-0015 |
Summary
Job context To improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and additional needs aged 0-25. To provide high quality psychological practice in consultation, assessment, intervention, training and systems work under supervision of a qualified EP. The post requires a high level of collaborative input. The postholder will have to work proactively alongside qualified EP colleagues and with other professionals within the locality hubs. To acquire a range of skills and experience to qualify as an Educational Psychologist. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Job purpose To deliver psychological services to schools in the authority and to acquire the skills and experience required to qualify as an Educational Psychologist. Operational Management: The postholder will work under the direct supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists. They will be expected to be able to work independently and under their own initiative. Work directly with schools and settings to embed consistent inclusive practices and the early identification of and intervention with children and young people with additional needs. Provide assessment and intervention services to children and young people 0-25 and their families. Apply psychology in the creative and efficient promotion of inclusion Provide effective advice, psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention in order to improve outcomes and promote inclusion of children and young people with SEND (within the framework of the SEN Code of Practice (2015) and Children and Families Act (2014). Participate in Educational Psychology Team projects and service developments. Improve own practice through induction, supervision, reflection, and appraisal within the teams and services agreed procedures. Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice. Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested. Advocate for vulnerable children/young people and ensure their welfare is paramount. To undertake further professional development to meet identified objectives. To keep clear and accurate records of work, writing reports as required, using ICT where appropriate. To attend staff meetings and other meetings as required and to contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service. To work, as appropriate, with colleagues from other teams and services in order to achieve agreed objectives in line with team, service and directorate priorities. To work proactively within the bounds of professional competence and in line with professional ethical practices upheld by the service. Resource management: Undertake regular supervision with qualified Educational Psychologists who are registered with the HCPC. Responsible for the resources necessary for their work and development (e.g. office equipment, assessment and intervention materials, local induction, and facilities). Partnerships: To work under the supervision of Educational Psychologists registered with the HCPC. Treat customers with respect. Look to improve efficiency/effectiveness of services to customers. Understand your own role and be aware of its limits whilst providing care and support to others and signposting to other agencies. Ensure that communication and teamwork with other practitioners and professionals in Social Care, Health and the Voluntary and Community Sectors is effective, sustainable and built on good working relationships. Share experiences and initiate actions where these are needed to make improvements in working together. Communicate effectively with other practitioners and professionals by listening and ensuring that you are being listened to. Know your main job and responsibilities within your working environment. Strategic management: To work with schools and partners to apply psychology creatively an improve outcomes for Children and young people. Communications: The postholder is required to communicate effectively and efficiently, and to contribute towards high class training. The range of contacts and relationships includes children and young people, parents and carers, head teachers, teachers, teaching assistants, other education professionals, professionals from other agencies such as social care, health and the voluntary sector. Be clear in your language and communication with others. Build open and honest relationships using language appropriate to the development of the child or young person and the family culture and background. Ensure effective partnership working with parents and carers built on mutual respect. Listen actively and respond with empathy. Use your knowledge and skills to explain, summarise, question, inform, consult, negotiate and to help understanding. To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members. Communicate effectively with all children, young people, families and carers. Systems and information: Use technology effectively. Use technology to manage information. Use existing data systems to bring together shared information to use for evaluation and planning purposes. Provide data as required for monitoring and evaluation of service delivery. Log work using Synergy, Wisdom and any other systems agreed within the Service or within the Directorate. Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with. Recognise and take considered action in such situations. Use trust and understanding to make considered judgements. Involve children and young people when taking action on their behalf. Communicate, record and report appropriately using Synergy, electronic document record management systems (eDRMS Wisdom) or other agreed systems.