Assistant Psychologist - MSE ADHD Service

A really exciting opportunity has arisen to continue to shape the future of care delivery in a multidisciplinary ADHD diagnostic and intervention service across Mid and South Essex. This service is aligned to the South Essex Asperger's Service and we are looking towards developing a neurodevelopmental service. This team consists of nursing, psychiatry, psychology and pharmacy. These posts are crucial in spanning the clinical delivery of assessment and intervention both pharmacological and psychological for people with suspected or existing ADHD who are not eligible for secondary mental health services. These posts are to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the ADHD Service across community settings. The assistant psychologists will provide psychological assessment, interventions and clinically related administration under the direct supervision of a qualified psychologist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the care plan specified. To participate in audit, service evaluation and/or research and to undertake teaching and project work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. Specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, and may vary occasionally as service needs/priorities change.,

• To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service
• To perform other duties appropriate to the grade of assistant psychologist that may be required by their psychology manager.
• To receive weekly supervision from a qualified psychologist within the service in accordance with BPS guidelines and Trust policy.
• To undertake continued professional development in line with BPS recommendations in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
• To develop and maintain the highest standards of professional practice through an identified programme of continued professional development agreed with line manager.
• To adhere to the professional codes of practice of the Health Professions Council, British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures with regards to report writing and clinical record keeping.
• To undergo regular performance appraisal and review with the line manager.
  
  EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer