Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

To assist the delivery of a clinical psychology service under the supervision of the service clinical psychologist.

To provide psychological interventions to both individuals and groups under the direction and clinical supervision of the service clinical psychologist.

To work independently on a day to day basis, after goals have been agreed and reviewed in weekly clinical supervision.

To gather and organise information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, etc).

To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication with the wider team and partner agencies.

To maintain a high level of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.

To maintain good standard of clinical records and statistics in line with AWP requirements as appropriate.

Supervision

To take part in weekly clinical supervision provided by the  clinical psychologist.

In addition to the above to take part in group and peer supervision as required.

Teaching and Training

To undertake relevant training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.

To deliver teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with or under the guidance of qualified clinical psychologists.

To assist in the production of materials used for the purpose of teaching, training and group work.

Research and Audit

To assist with the audit and evaluation of the service including focus groups as required in collaboration with qualified clinical psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To carry our literature searches and reviews as required.

To participate in audit and personal review activities as required.

Professional

To fully observe the relevant BPS Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines

To participate in the Service business and professional meetings as appropriate.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Service, wider Specialised Therapies department and AWP Trust.

To attend and make use of regular support and supervision within the psychology team.

IT Skills

To help in the collection of data and the production of graphics etc. for publications, reports and presentations as required by the Clinical Psychologist

To use statistical computer packages in the production of results for publications, presentations and reports