An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist post in our Mid and South Adult ADHD Service. This service links closely with the NE/West Essex Adult ADHD service and EPUT Autism services and in future we are looking towards developing a neurodevelopmental service across Essex.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including nursing, psychiatry, psychology and pharmacy. The team provide both pharmacological and psychological clinical assessment and intervention for people in community settings with suspected or diagnosed ADHD who are not eligible for secondary mental health services.
You will provide psychological assessment, triage and screening of referrals and clinically related administration under supervision. Assessments take place primarily remotely but also in person at various bases across mid and south Essex. The role will also include participation in audit, service evaluation and/or research and undertaking teaching and project work under appropriate supervision. Specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements and may vary occasionally as service needs/priorities change. There will be times when it will be necessary to travel to other bases across Essex for meetings and / or assessments.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service
To perform other duties appropriate to the grade of assistant psychologist that may be required by their psychology manager.
To receive weekly supervision within the service in accordance with BPS guidelines and Trust policy.
To undertake continued professional development in line with BPS recommendations in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
To develop and maintain the highest standards of professional practice through an identified programme of continued professional development agreed with line manager.
To adhere to the professional codes of practice of the Health Professions Council, British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures with regards to report writing and clinical record keeping.
To undergo regular performance appraisal and review with the line manager.
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.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
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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.
For further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
This vacancy will close early due to an anticipated high number of applications, please ensure that your applications is submitted as soon as possible.
