- To undertake protocol-based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients and others involved in the client's care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist
- To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care, which will benefit all service clients across all settings where care takes place.
- To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, and others involved in the client's care, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist
- To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place
- In common with all psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines
- To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties
- To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
- To provide training as required to managers and other staff as appropriate.
Training and Compliance Manager - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within CNWL to work as an Assistant Psychologist within the Milton Keynes IAPT service and the Criminal Justice system, engaging with offenders regarding Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR). This is a Fixed Term Contract.
The role will be to provide low-level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and learning difficulties. There will also be the opportunity to utilise research skills for audit and research within the area served by the team/service.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe, and effective care, whether in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, or in the patient's home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top-quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams, and the Trust. With every new employee, we are hoping to find our future leaders and will support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and more, whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Teaching, training and supervision
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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