About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our multi disciplinary Adult Learning Disability community Team in the Northern area ofWest Sussex (base is in Horsham).
As an assistant psychologist in our community team, you will support clinical work with people who have a learning disability, their families, carers and the wider systems. Your work will involve direct clinical assessments, formulations and interventions under the supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist. You will also have a key role in supporting the delivery of the dementia screening programme and pathway.
Work will be clinically appropriate and well supported, offering a range of experiences suitable for people who are aiming to apply for clinical psychology training. Individual supervision will be provided by experienced colleagues and encouragement given to develop both clinically and professionally, with leadership from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a service that strives for clinical excellence and aims to support its staff to feel valued and actively participate in relevant service developments. We provide a range of psychological assessments and interventions for people with learning disabilities and their networks, with specialist expertise and interests across the service in systemic approaches, Autism, CBT, positive behavioural support approaches, trauma informed approaches and neuropsychology. We have strong links with both Surrey and Salomons training courses and have an active research agenda.
As an Assistant Psychologist in our team you will provide support to the psychologists in the service through a range of direct and indirect work. Direct clinical work will involve supporting with assessments, interventions and psychological consultations, under clinical supervision. You will be expected to offer support with writing up appointments, completing file reviews and inputting and updating data on a number of systems and platforms and using this to help evaluate the service.
About us
We have a large and dynamic team of psychologists and behaviour practitioners located in Sussex . In West Sussex, psychology and behaviour support provision is delivered within three integrated community learning disability teams, with an enhanced support service that sits across all three. The service works in close partnership with health and social care professionals, local providers and third sector organisations.
Sussex Partnership is a successful and well-respected Foundation Trust. It has a large, well-established psychological therapies department with close links with Sussex University and good links with carer and service user local organisations. We have a thriving learning disability and psychology speciality with around 25 clinical staff working across in three community learning disability teams across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
Job description Job responsibilities You will have:
A 2:2 Honours degree (or above) in Psychology and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Knowledge of psychological theory, research methods and data analysis. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working collaboratively as part of a team. Confidence using databases, spreadsheets and IT systems to support audit, evaluation and research. Desirable: Experience working with people with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, dementia, or other complex needs within health, social care or community settings. Experience supporting clinical, research or service evaluation projects. Main Duties As an Assistant Psychologist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of psychological services within a well-established Adult Learning Disability Team. Working under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists, you will: Support psychological assessments, formulations and interventions with individuals, families and carers. Contribute to the service's dementia screening and assessment pathway. Assist with therapeutic groups, psychoeducational programmes and staff training. Undertake audit, service evaluation and research projects, including data collection, analysis and reporting. Support the development of evidence-based practice and service improvement initiatives. Liaise with colleagues across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations to promote coordinated care. Maintain accurate records, databases and outcome measures in line with professional and Trust standards. Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and the delivery of person-centred care. The post offers regular supervision, excellent opportunities for professional development and a breadth of clinical experience, making it particularly suitable for those considering future training in Clinical Psychology Informal visits are welcomed. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Relevant clinical and research skills Experience of working as part of a team Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address County Hall North
Chart Way
Horsham
RH12 1XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)