Job summary
- Main area
- Complex Care
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-M092.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kings Park Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
Job overview
The Complex Care Psychology Service is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join our team in Dorset.
The post holder will support the work of Applied Psychologists across both In-patient and Community Rehabilitation Services in ast and West Dorset to meet the needs of patients with severe mental health difficulties. The role will support client's to reach an optimum level of function; focussing on activities of daily living, vocation and leisure under the direction of qualified clinical/counselling psychologists.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will receive clinical supervision/training to provide low intensity targeted psychological intervention, neuro-psychological screening, psycho-educational groupwork and support our carers group. In addition, the Assistant will undertake research and development activities under the guidance of a clinical psychologist.
You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as will sometimes be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Experience administering Neuro-psychological assessments under supervision of a clinical psychologist
- A minimum of an upper second class Honours degree or higher in Psychology. Entitlement to GBR from the British Psychological Society
- Experience carrying out clinical audit, service based research and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English for effective performance in this role
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within mental health services, working therapeutically with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Ability to recognise own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
- Skills in assessing clients in one-to-one sessions and group dynamics
BUSINESS TRAVEL
Essential criteria
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Level 1
PERSONAL QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision demonstrating effective time management.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Jon Boakes
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01202129100
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