Assistant Psychologist - Redruth, United Kingdom - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Redruth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologists to join our department and assist in providing psychological services to adults with a learning disability in Cornwall.

The posts will be based within a multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team that includes Nurses, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietician, PBS Family Practitioners and Support Workers.

This is a permanent contract based in the West of Cornwall (Redruth), working full time 37.5 hours per week. Job share will be considered.

The ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential.

The assistant will:

Be expected to carry a clinical caseload under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, carrying out assessment, formulations and direct interventions
Support multidisciplinary multiagency teams and work with staff, families and carers.
Contribute to training, service development and research in the department.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us.

As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals.

Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.