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Assistant Psychologist - Perinatal Mental Health

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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 16

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist qualification, interest in perinatal mental health, assessment skills, teamwork ability, research aptitude, and knowledge of professional guidelines.
  • You will support psychological care, provide assessments and interventions, conduct audits, collect statistics, engage in project work, and participate in multi-disciplinary team discussions.

Requirements

  • - Band 4 Assistant Psychologist qualification
  • - Interest in working with women/birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health conditions including post-natal depression, post-partum psychosis and maternal OCD
  • - Experience or knowledge of psychological assessment and interventions
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • - Strong research skills for audit, policy and service development
  • - Willingness to conduct audits, collect statistics, and develop audit and/or research projects
  • - Ability to teach and engage in project work
  • - Understanding of professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedures

Responsibilities

  • - Support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service
  • - Provide psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional Psychologist
  • - Work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures
  • - Assist in clinically related administration
  • - Conduct audits
  • - Collect statistics
  • - Develop audit and/or research projects
  • - Teach and engage in project work
  • - Provide psychological interventions on both a group and 1:1 basis, including compassion focused therapy, CBT, EMDR, and IPT
  • - Participate in Multi-disciplinary team discussions throughout the service
  • - Work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams’ policies and procedures
  • - Utilize research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research within the area served by the service

FAQs

What is the role of the Assistant Psychologist in the Perinatal Mental Health Service?

The Assistant Psychologist supports and enhances the professional psychological care of clients by providing psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist.

What types of psychological interventions will I be involved in?

You will be involved in providing interventions such as compassion focused therapy, CBT, EMDR, and IPT, both on a group and one-on-one basis.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for joint working, service development, and involvement in audit and research projects within a multi-disciplinary team.

Will I be working independently in this role?

Yes, you will work independently according to a plan agreed upon with a qualified Psychologist while adhering to the team's policies and procedures.

What populations will I be working with as an Assistant Psychologist?

You will be working primarily with women and birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health conditions, including post-natal depression, post-partum psychosis, and maternal OCD.

How can I get more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Jennifer Hill, Clinical Psychologist, at jennifer.hill@nhft.nhs.uk or call 03000270480.

Is this position part of a multi-disciplinary team?

Yes, the Assistant Psychologist will work within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in discussions and collaborative efforts throughout the service.

What kind of administrative work is involved in this role?

The role involves assisting in clinically related administration, conducting audits, collecting statistics, and developing audit or research projects.

Are the psychological services offered face-to-face or only remote?

Psychological services are offered in both remote and face-to-face formats to accommodate varying client needs.

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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Making a difference for you, with you.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community health services in Northamptonshire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances the well-being of individuals and communities. Their purpose is to improve mental health and overall health outcomes through integrated, compassionate services and support for those in need.