Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available

Powys Teaching Health Board

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Older Adult Psychology Service within Powys Teaching Health Board for an Assistant Psychologist to work with the Dementia Home Treatment Team (DHTT) in South Powys.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a small, friendly, and enthusiastic Dementia Home Treatment team based in Bronllys Hospital which provides short term assessment, support and intervention to individuals diagnosed with Dementia and their families/carers. The Assistant Psychologist will be involved in the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. This will include co- facilitating group interventions in addition to assisting in the development and delivery of additional evidence-based therapeutic approaches. There are close links with the Memory Assessment Services and Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams in Powys. The duties of the role will involve travel across Powys to residential services and to conduct home visits so the ability to travel is essential.

The post will also require experience of managing routine outcome data, including analysing and interpreting such data to inform service evaluation and development.

The successful candidate can expect weekly clinical supervision with a qualified clinical or counselling psychologist and there are many opportunities to develop knowledge, clinical sills and competence through additional training and CPD. There will be regular opportunities to link in with other psychology services and assistant psychologists across Powys.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ‘life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Honours degree in Psychology/Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
  • Previous employment or voluntary or research work with individuals with psychological and/or other difficulties
  • Knowledge of clinical use of psychological assessments
  • Experience of working in an MDT
  • High level communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Knowledge and skills in the use of a range of computer packages e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS
  • Experience of data analysis
  • Research, presentation and reporting skills
  • Demonstrate PTHB Values Compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment
  • Ability to work reliably and consistently under supervision
  • Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, self-motivation, and enthusiasm
  • Ability to accept and use supervision effectively
  • Ability to travel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of, or additional training in, working with individuals with Dementia / older adults with a history of mental health difficulties
  • Postgraduate training / experience in relevant area of Applied Psychology and in Research
  • Experience of working with individuals with dementia and their families/carers
  • Experience of administering standardised psychological assessments
  • Experience of group work
  • Good time management Ability to prioritise workload
  • General administrative experience and team working

Essential

  • Knowledge of clinical use of psychological assessments

English

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 02 December 2024

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