Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience and knowledge of applied psychology to join our inpatient and community forensic services. Our patient/ service user group includes men and women with learning/ intellectual disability and/ or autism alongside highly complex needs who have been in contact with the criminal justice system.

You will assist in complex evaluations of patients’ presentation and criminal behaviour, support the development and communication of psychological formulations, and provide data analysis to support the MDT. All patients require secure care as a result of engaging in criminal or high-risk behaviour such as sexual or non-sexual aggression, fire-setting, and self-injury.

This is an interesting and challenging post for a Psychology graduate looking for experience prior to making an application for professional training as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support the work of Registered Psychologists in delivering psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions to adults with a forensic history and learning disabilities and/ or autism. This will include direct and indirect contact with clients living in residential or community settings, and their carers, along with liaison with the multidisciplinary team and referrers/agencies as required.

In addition, the post involves assisting the psychology team in clinically related administration, audit, evaluation, statistical analysis, and ongoing project work. The Assistant Psychologist will work independently according to a plan agreed with a Registered Psychologist and within the overall framework of the Trust’s policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 or higher) accredited by the British Psychological Society

• Relevant post-graduate degree
• Evidence of CPD relevant to forensics and/ or learning disability and/ or autism

Experience

• Use of psychometric assessments under supervision
• Research or service evaluation

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.

Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa