Jobs in Bodicote

Assistant Psychologist
Location: Oxford (some days will also be remote working from home)
OUR COMPANY
The Nook Therapy Clinic is a specialist healthcare company working to support children, younger people and their families affected by mental health, Autism and ADHD conditions to support individuals and families to reach their full potential.
HOW WILL WE LOOK AFTER YOU?
* Your annual holiday entitlement is of 25 days in the complete holiday year. You will also be entitled to bank holidays.
* Bespoke ‘The Nook Clinic Training’, including access to CPD on our online system. Also training in administration of the ADI-R and ACE interviews.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Assistant Psychologist's main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the delivery of psychological services in the pathway; providing psychological assessment and specific intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently within the limits agreed with the psychology supervisor.
* The assistant psychologist will produce assessment and intervention professional reports. The majority of the role will include conducting parent Autism and ADI-R interviews and you will received training about how to do these.
* The assistant psychologist will administer Autism and ADHD screening tools.
* The assistant psychologist will support the service in the delivery of training initiatives.
* The assistant psychologist will utilise research skills for audit, literature reviews, service development and other research initiatives within the pathway or wider service.
* The assistant psychologist will receive direct weekly management and clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
* The assistant psychologist will show initiative to work independently to an appropriate level.
* The assistant psychologist will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. This should be an upper second-class honours degree or above.
* Graduate level training includes knowledge and experience of research and research methodology.
* The ability to understand the role and contribution of colleagues and collaborate effectively with colleagues from all disciplines and across agencies.
* A high degree of communication skills
* The ability to plan and organise work, independently within the boundaries agreed with the psychology supervisor.
* The ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to the clinical population served.
* An understanding of psychology applied in a healthcare context.
* Good knowledge and skills in use of IT and statistical analysis.
* The ability to communicate clearly via written reports.
* Experience during undergraduate degree and/or since with people with mental health problems, disabilities, or special needs.
* Experience during undergraduate training and/or since in use of a variety of research methods.
Apply Now