Assistant Psychologist - HMP Bronzefield
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,857.00 to £30,570.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27857.00 - £30570.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TW15 3JZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-25-0852 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist and/or Psychological Therapist Clinical To undertake assessments and interventions (for example neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the clients care), as appropriate to level of training, competence and under live or regular supervision from a qualified practitioner Psychologist. To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service. To formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion. To conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care delivered by the service. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, training or research projects If required, to compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans. To work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices and the quality of life of clients. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings. To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients. To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade. To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment. Administration To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of care, training or research. To establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service. To be acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures. To report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies. To maintain and manage systems for stock control of Psychology tests, test materials and other equipment. To manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required. Professional Issues To abide by the BPS code of Ethics and Conduct and the Division of Clinical Psychology Professional Practice Guidelines. To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy To participate in clinical and professional audit. To participate in and contribute to Quality Assurance initiatives. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.