Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

We are pleased to advertise for an  Assistant Psychologists to join our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) working across the Corby/Kettering and Rushden/Wellingborough areas.

We request that applicants write a short piece (no more than 500 words) entitled:

"How might the psychological needs of somone over the age of 65 differ to those from earlier in adult life” and include this with their supporting information

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team to:

• Offer enhanced neuropsychological assessment for more complex presentations within the service under the supervision of the clinical Psychologist for the team

• Provide psychological support for pateints under the care of the OPCMHT under the guidance of the psychologist working within the team
• Collaborate in using outcome information to inform and develop good practice
• Help develop systems and audit projects to allow any data collected to inform Trust management, commissioners, users and other relevant stakeholders of the needs of this population
• Assist in the provision of support and strategies for those with identified cognitive impairment.
• Co-facilitate supportive and psycho-educational groups and workshops

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would like to recruit staff who are committed and dedicated to working with older people. Regular clinical supervision will be provided as are many opportunities to learn about a wide range of presentations and services due to the integrated nature of the Psychology Services within NHFT. It is essential that applicants have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and are eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience of working with similar clinical populations would be beneficial. The ability to provide group-based interventions and/or experience of neuropsychological assessment would be an advantage.

Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle as it may be required to attend appointments throughout the county, potentially in rural or isolated locations where there are no public transport links.

We want to recruit a diverse workforce, who are values driven, compassionate and have a desire to deliver high quality care every day.