Assistant Psychologist

A fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate with an interest in neuropsychological and complex mental health conditions in older adults and adults of working age. You will work closely with our talented multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic and person-centred service to our patients who present with a wide range of mental health needs including neuropsychological and psychiatric conditions. You will play an important role within the hospital, supporting and enhancing the provision of psychological services to the inpatient service users at Baldock Manor Hospital. You will assist with clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of the Head of Psychology and Therapies. Essential Skills Required

• A first-class or Upper-second class bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society
Experience:
• Paid or unpaid direct experience with a mental health population.
Knowledge:
• Graduate level knowledge of psychological assessment and psychology
• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
• Awareness of racial and cultural diversity issues.
• Awareness of trauma-informed care principles and how these apply in mental health services
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.
• High standard IT skills, including outlook, word, excel and power point.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
  
  Baldock Manor is a 45-bed mental health facility for adults in various settings (two Female PICU's, Rehab and Elderly High Dependency Unit), with an increased focus on psychology led treatments.
Nouvita Healthcare is a private healthcare company providing outstanding mental health care across nine sites. In addition to our hospital our services including supported living, residential care homes, psychiatric nursing homes. Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [email protected]

Psychology/Therapies All Departments is a required field Advertising Salary Up to £27,500 + benefits Function Hospital Hours Per Week 37.5
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