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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must communicate sensitive information clearly, collaborate with professionals for assessments, and conduct observations in various settings and times.
  • You will assist in clinical tasks, analyze service data, support psychological interventions, communicate with families, liaise with professionals, and conduct observations across various settings.

Requirements

  • - Communicate sensitive information with children, families and parent groups both verbally and in writing.
  • - Liaise with other professionals such as school teachers and social workers in undertaking assessments and interventions.
  • - Complete observations across settings and at different times of the day, including observations of the child on their way to school or at tea time.

Responsibilities

  • - Assist the qualified Psychologists, Community Learning Disability Nurses and Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists in the preparation, instigation and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks.
  • - Analyse service information such as routine outcome measures and present results to the clinical team.
  • - Act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and be given appropriate tuition to enable the successful performance of clinical and other duties.
  • - Assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in implementing psychological interventions.
  • - Use a variety of assessment procedures to collect relevant data, analyse data, undertake clinical interventions with others and evaluate interventions as required.
  • - Communicate sensitive information with children, families and parent groups both verbally and in writing.
  • - Liaise with other professionals such as school teachers and social workers in undertaking assessments and interventions.
  • - Complete observations across settings and at different times of the day, including observations of the child on their way to school or at tea time.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Assistant Psychologist position?

Candidates should generally have a degree in psychology or a related field, and ideally have experience or knowledge in working with children and young people with complex needs.

Will I be working with families and children directly?

Yes, the post holder will be involved in working directly with children, young people, and their families, providing support and interventions under supervision.

Is prior experience in a clinical setting required for this role?

While prior experience in a clinical setting is advantageous, it is not strictly required. Support and training will be provided.

What are the working hours for the Assistant Psychologist position?

The working hours can vary; flexibility is required as observations may take place at different times throughout the day.

Who will I be working alongside in the Intensive Support Team?

You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes clinical psychologists, learning disability nurses, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical support workers.

Will I receive supervision in this role?

Yes, you will act under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and will receive appropriate tuition to help you perform your duties successfully.

What types of tasks will I be involved in as an Assistant Psychologist?

You will assist with clinical assessments, psychological interventions, analysis of service information, and support the implementation and evaluation of support plans.

Can I contact someone for more information about the job?

Yes, you can contact Carla Innes, the Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist, at carla.innes@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01615296062 for further details or informal visits.

Is the role primarily focused on research activities?

While research activities are a component of the role, the position primarily focuses on direct support and intervention work with children and families.

Are there opportunities for career development within MFT?

Yes, MFT provides equal opportunities for career development and promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.