We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Psychologist with an interest in gaining clinical experience of working with older adults and people with dementia of any age. The fulltime post will provide the successful applicant with an exciting opportunity to develop skills in specialist neuropsychological assessment and multidisciplinary team working.
This post is situated within our age inclusive Specialist Dementia Service which has been commissioned and developed to meet the needs of people with dementia, their families and those who care for them. The service is staffed by a dedicated and compassionate multidisciplinary team with bases in Colchester and Clacton; serving the North East Essex locality of the Trust.
This advert will close early due to an anticipated high total of applicants, please ensure that your application is submitted as soon as possible.
You will be well supported by a team of five qualified Psychologists and two Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAP) and work closely alongside a fellow Assistant Psychologist. The clinical work will be primarily based in the Memory Assessment Service and you will be expected to work under supervision to carry out neuropsychological assessments in clinic (or home settings where appropriate) to contribute to the diagnosis of dementia.
There will also be opportunity to assist with other aspects of our work including co-facilitation of group work for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, data collection, service evaluation, and audits of outcome under the guidance of senior staff. There will be opportunities for CPD related to the role.
Psychologists working in the Trust enjoy close academic and training links with the University of Essex Doctoral Training Course in Clinical Psychology and provide regular placements for trainees.
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
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Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
You will be line managed by the Consultant Psychologist and receive regular supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. You will work semi-autonomously within our professional guidelines and within a framework of MDT working.
Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist in a neuropsychology setting is desirable. We are also looking for somebody with strong verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
