Assistant Psychologist

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Main Duties of the Post

Clinical

·                 To facilitate the running of psychologically informed groups on the wards.  As agreed with service managers this may include some evening working.

·                 To use structured / manualised CBT material to work with service users.

·                 To ensure psychologically relevant resource material is available to the wards.

·                 When required, to assist with assessments / reviews / consultations by administering self-report measures, rating scales, neuropsychological tests, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in clients care, all under supervision. 

·                 To document clinical records in accordance with Trust policy and to contribute towards report writing.

·                 To contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings, ward meetings and to liaise with family / carers, other staff and agencies. 

Teaching, Training & Supervision

·                 In common with all assistant clinical psychologists, receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. 

·                 To gain a wider understanding of professional psychology within the NHS and of Acute Care services. 

·                 To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

·                 To receive regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist. 

I.T. Responsibilities

·                 To enter, integrate and extract data using a computer system and to present information in a variety of formats for dissemination when required.

·                 To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries using I.T. and statistical programmes.

·                 To analyse data and produce summaries when required.

·                 To assist in the identification of any omissions or inconsistencies concerning clinical activity data and to liaise directly with clinical staff to correct this.

·                 To utilise basic word processing skills in order to produce reports and other communications.

Research & Service Evaluation

·                 To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in work with clients carried out under the supervision from a suitably trained senior practitioner and a qualified clinical psychologist. 

·                 To assist in relevant psychology audit/research projects related to Acute Care.

·                 To develop knowledge of complex mental health and risk presentations, through regular literature searches, reading and personal study.

·                 To undertake searches of evidence based literature and research to assist with research projects and also with the development of evidence based clinical practice. 

Professional/General

·                  To contribute to the maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training in consultation with the supervisor.

·                  To ensure the highest standards of clinical and other record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording. 

·                  To ensure confidentiality of all clinical records and confidential data in line with relevant professional codes of practice and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust policy procedures and guidelines. 

·                  To undertake specific administrative duties as required.

·                  To attend meetings relevant to the efficient execution of the duties of the post.

·                  To follow all appropriate policies and procedures of the Trust.

·                 To undertake any other such duties as may be required under the general direction of the clinical psychologist within the grade range of the post.