Assistant Psychologist | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Colchester, CO4 5JY |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7262117/364-A-9071 |
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We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Assistant Psychologist with an interest in gainingclinical experience of working with older adults and people with dementia. The full-time post will provide the successful applicant with an exciting opportunity to develop skills in specialist neuropsychological assessment and multidisciplinary team working.
This post is situated within our age inclusive Specialist Dementia Service which has been commissioned and developed to meet the needs of people with dementia, their families and those who care for them. The service is MSNAP accredited and staffed by a dedicated and compassionate multidisciplinary team.
Our team bases are in Colchester and Clacton and serve the North East locality of the Trust (Colchester and Tendring areas).
This advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications.
You will be well supported by a team of five qualified Psychologists, two Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAP) and work closely alongside a fellow Assistant Psychologist. The clinical work will be primarily based in the Memory Assessment Service and you will be expected to work under supervision to carry out neuropsychological assessments in clinic (or home settings where appropriate) to contribute to the diagnosis of dementia.
There will also be opportunity to assist with other aspects of our work including co-facilitation of group work for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, data collection, service evaluation, and audits of outcome under the guidance of senior staff. There will be opportunities for CPD related to the role.
Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a neuropsychology setting is desirable. We are also looking for somebody with good verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
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What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
• Service evaluation and audit via data collection, maintenance of databases, and analysis of patient reported outcome measures and service user feedback.
• Completion of neuropsychological assessments contributing to the differential diagnosis of dementia in the Memory Assessment Service under close supervision. This will include test administration, interpretation, report writing and providing feedback to service users and their families.
• Co-facilitation of the psycho-education group for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
• To ensure the maintenance of accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with professional code and Trust policy.
• To liaise with staff in a variety of settings, ensuring that teams are able to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of people with cognitive impairment or dementia in their care.
• To attend MDT meetings when required to provide input, and contribute to care plans.
• To assist in the continuing development of a high quality service that is underpinned by evidence based practice, NICE guidance and MSNAP accredited care standards.
• To participate in weekly supervision with a qualified Clinical Psychologist
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Jun 2025