Clinical Psychology Assistant

As an Assistant Psychologist within the team, you will be involved in undertaking assessments with children and families, school based observation assessments, undertaking psychometric assessments, co-working cases with qualified clinicians and providing therapeutic support where appropriate; thus enabling you to utilise and enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

The Children's Neurodevelopmental Team is a multi-disciplinary service with professionals from a range of professional backgrounds. This is an exciting time for the team as it continues to develop, implementing a new service model and the development of care pathways underpinned by national strategies and initiatives.

An Honours degree in Psychology (BSc), experience of working with mental health/psychological problems and good communication skills are all essential requirements. The applicant should have access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. The post holder will be offered training, professional support and supervision.

Please make sure that you meet all of the essential criteria in the job description and evidence this in your application before applying.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

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:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

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

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Qualifications

Essential: - An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.; - Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable: - Training in Psychometric testing; - Neurodevelopment assessment knowledge and/or experience

Experience

Essential: - Working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities for 6 months or more

Desirable: - Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental differences

Knowledge/Skills

Desirable: - IT Literate; - High standard of report writing

Personal/ Abilities

Desirable: - An interest in working with children with mental health problems or other disabilities