Assistant Psychologist

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Full time
We're looking to recruit a dynamic, engaging, Assistant Psychologist to work alongside a Consultant Psychologist on a busy acute adult inpatient ward. The mixed-gender ward has a cohesive MDT approach and psychology is highly valued by staff and patients alike. The role would involve co-facilitating psychologically informed groups, working individually with patients, carrying out behavioural observations and functional analyses, being involved with service evaluation and analysing outcome data.

Main duties of the job Co-facilitating evidence-based psychologically informed groups to patients on a mixed-gender acute ward Delivering personalised individual sessions to patients using a range of psychological models Attending daily MDT handover meetings at the start of the working day Undertaking literature searches for the Consultant Psychologist to help inform practice Supporting the Consultant Psychologist with audits and service evaluations Collecting and evaluating outcome data Developing/collating psychological resources for the staff and patients on the ward Engaging in weekly supervision Attending monthly psychology specialty meetings for ongoing CPD

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Psychology degree with GBR Desirable Post-graduate degree Formal training in a psychological intervention (e.g. CBT or DBT)

Experience Essential Previous experience as AP or Research Assistant Desirable Previous on an inpatient environment Previous experience of delivering psychological intervention Ability to reflect on own lived experience

Skills and Knowledge Essential Basic competency in word processing and statistical analysis Desirable Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, including SPSS and Excel

Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Adferiad Ward, St. Cadoc's Hospital Lodge Road Caerleon NP18 3XQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 040-ACS003-0125

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