J800010850

Assistant Psychologist 

Salary : Salary depending on Experience

Location: Cannock/Staffordshire

Hours: Full Time 

Applicants must have previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist

Experience within adult mental health services

No Sponsorship Available

Our Welk now client has a fantastic permanent Assistant Psychologist vacancy in Cannock/Staffordshire to support the psychological wellbeing and care of all the residents through assessment and monitoring and providing psychological interventions under the supervision of the Clinical Psychologist and/or Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Job Summary 

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised psychological and rehabilitation support.

• Conduct psychological assessments using psychometrics, self-report measures, rating scales and behavioural observations, monitoring and recording progress.

• Support Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists with clinical reviews, formulations, reports and psychological support plans.

• Assist with therapeutic groups, goal setting, risk management and promoting residents’ psychological, social and leisure needs.

• Liaise empathetically with residents, relatives, carers and wider professionals regarding care and treatment.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to meetings, case reviews and MDT discussions.

• Support research, audit, data collection, analysis and evidence-based practice.

• Participate in clinical supervision, training, appraisal, service development and clinical governance activities.

• Maintain professional training and comply with relevant health, safety, data protection, safeguarding and organisational policies.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Psychology (or higher Psychology qualification) conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Experience

• Experience within adult mental health services.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Good computer literacy.

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload independently under the direction of a Consultant.

• Knowledge of psychological theories and therapies.

• Sound audit and research skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Personal Attributes

• Mature, professional and reliable approach.

• Strong team-working skills.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Punctual and dependable.

Benefits 

• Competitive salary and benefits 

• Training and development opportunities to build specialist care skills 

• Career progression and opportunities to take on greater responsibility 

• Induction and ongoing support when starting a new role 

• Experience in specialist neurological care, helping employees develop valuable expertise 

• Teamwork and a supportive working environment

To apply please contact parul.patel@tpgplc.com