Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

This is a  permanent post of 30  hrs (4 days)  and will provide the applicant with excellent experience that is relevant to obtaining onward progression to Doctoral Clinical Psychology Training.

We have an excellent record of our Assistant Psychologists gaining places on this training.  Based in teams in the North and East of the county with a primary base in Sturminster Newton CTLD, you will work with adults who have learning disabilities within well established multi-professional community teams across the area.

Duties will include routine testing (e.g. dementia and psychometric), therapy, behavioural analysis and intervention, management of referrals, telephone follow-ups and assisting with clinical audits.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist to join our Clinical Psychology Team which consists of four Clinical Psychologists, another two Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and Admin support. This is a part-time post of 30 hours per week on a permanent contract.

You will work with adults who have learning disabilities within well established multi-professional community teams across the North and East of Dorse. Duties will include routine testing (e.g. dementia and psychometric), therapy, behavioural analysis and intervention, management of referrals, telephone follow-ups and assisting with clinical audits.

It is essential that you have a 2.1 honours degree or higher in Psychology and that you have a car that can be used for work as the area involves visits to different team bases.

Previous experience in Learning Disability Services and familiarity with psychometric testing (e.g. WAIS IV) is highly desirable.  A car is essential for this post as it involves home visiting and visits to day centres etc.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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