About this role
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a highly motivated, academically able and team-oriented Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join Brighton and Hove Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). The CLDT work with adults with Learning Disabilities and is part of Brighton and Hove Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS), an integrated Health and Social Care team. We are a friendly, forward thinking and innovative team, comprising of Social Workers, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychiatrist, Specialist Behaviour Practitioners and Clinical Psychologists.
The post is a full-time fixed term contract for 12 months. The team base is near central Brighton and all work will be within office hours. We are open to considering remote working options for at least part of the hours. The successful applicant will need to be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and to manage competing demands, but will get full support and supervision.
This post is supported by funding from NHS England as part of our ongoing commitment to improving diversity within Clinical Psychology. The funding is intended to support recruitment of individuals from backgrounds that continue to be under-represented in the profession, particularly:
- People from ethnic minority communities
- Individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds
- People with caring responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The role will be variedbut will involve assisting the Clinical Psychologists in their clinical, research and service-related work. A range of psychological models are used in the team including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Systemic models.We would particularly encourage applications from Psychology graduates who have some experience of, and/or an interest in developing their skills in, these models.
A number of the people the teams support are autistic and there are opportunities to develop skills in supporting people with this label. The post-holder will be invited to all Learning Disability Psychology CPD and business events.
This is not to the exclusion of others, but we ask that applicants reflect on health inequality and socio economic disadvantage. Should youhave lived experience of the above, we encourage you to reflect on this to support your application as this is a desirable criterion.
About us
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 psychological professions speciality with around 40 clinical staff working in the six community learning disability teams across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the clients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services. Come and join us in sunny vibrant Brighton and the beautiful surrounding Sussex countryside and coast
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description (please also see more detailed JD)
To support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions 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 weekly supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
Main responsibilities
To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
To undergo training in order to be able to carry out specific psychological and team assessments, with qualified Clinical Psychologists and then independently, under supervision.
To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or separate weekly supervision from a qualified HCPC registered Psychologist.
To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
The funding is intended to give opportunities to people who may have experienced barriers to gaining experience, and we will take this into account when shortlisting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
Desirable
- Additional relevant training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical and research skills
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of databases, research skills and methodology
- High level of clear written communication skills
Desirable
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wellington House
Wellington Street
Brighton
BN2 3AX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)