Assistant Psychologist
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 9FS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0126-25-0012 |
Summary
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist. To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under supervision from a qualified psychologist. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g. reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified psychologist. Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new service users suitability for admission to the service. Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified psychologist. Liaise or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on specific cases and programmes as required. Assist the Consultant Psychologist and other clinicians in clinical work and other duties as required. To maintain service user records, including clinical observations, clinical notes, tests and other relevant service user data. To monitor and maintain the psychology services tests and questionnaire resources and inform the Consultant Psychologist of any additional resources required. To participate in regular clinical supervision. A minimum one hour a week of supervision will be offered in a confidential setting in addition to working alongside a qualified psychologist as required for more complex clinical work. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. Organise own workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified psychologist and line manager. Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role. In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.