[ref. d47939924] NHS - Assistant Psychologist
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
This post offers you a rare opportunity to work in specialist neuropsychological rehabilitation as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service in Buckinghamshire. CNRS is a county-wide service providing specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people with neurological diagnoses.You will join a large, supportive and well-established MDT encompassing Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an individual looking to develop their own knowledge and skills working in this complex but rewarding setting.
We'd welcome any enquires and encourage prospective candidates to get in touch to hear more. We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work with people with a variety of neurological conditions, working alongside registered professionals to support cognitive, behavioural, emotional, vocational, family and relationship needs. Ample training and learning opportunities will be available in house for the appointed candidates, including opportunity to spend time with other neurological rehabilitation services within the trust.
The post holder will be required to work across two sites (Amersham and Aylesbury), and some community working may be required. Holding a driving license and having access to a car would be advantageous.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- An honours degree or higher in psychology which provides a graduate basis for registration of the British Psychological Society
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle for use during work hours
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working to a demanding schedule and capable of completing and finishing tasks
- Experience of working in a physical rehabilitation or acute trust setting
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Capable of working productively as a team member and ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers.
- Understands the needs of people and their families living with long term physical health conditions.
- Understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Uses supervision appropriately and effectively
- Knowledge of computer statistical packages and word processing including knowledge of Excel, Access and SPSS
- Commitment to reflective practice
- Knowledge of psychological assessment tools
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.
Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.