Role description
Job summary
Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join St Neots Neurological Centre as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
What you will be doing
You will be working at a service that supports people with neurological conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work. At St Neots Neurological Centre you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.
Main duties of the job
Elysium Healthcare is advertising for an Assistant Psychologist to join their team at St Neots Neurological Centre for a 12-month fixed-term. The role involves working with service users with neurological conditions and addressing issues like depression, self-harm, physical health concerns, and trauma. Responsibilities include assisting with psychological assessments, facilitating interventions, designing and delivering training, maintaining clinical databases, writing reports, and conducting research tasks. The role requires a degree in Psychology with BPS eligibility, experience in a similar role, and strong organisation and communication skills. The job offers professional growth opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, career development, wellbeing support, financial benefits, and more. The centre, located in Cambridgeshire, provides care and rehabilitation pathways for individuals with neurological or mental health conditions.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a renowned provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK, with over 8,000 employees. The company operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on the delivery of quality care. Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network extending across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Their unique approach to care includes a commitment to personal growth and professional development of employees. The St Neots Neurological Centre provides treatment and care for individuals with neurological conditions and challenging behaviors, underpinned by experienced staff working cohesively. Elysium Healthcare ensures an inclusive recruitment process, maintaining high safety and welfare standards for both employees and service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join St Neots Neurological Centre as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
What you will be doing
You will be working at a service that supports people with neurological conditions, alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work.
At St Neots Neurological Centre you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.
To start your career at St Neots Neurological Centre apply today.
As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:
- Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations
- Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness
- Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others
- Assisting with the delivery of reflective practice for staff
- Maintaining clinical databases
- Completing outcome measures
- Writing reports for various audiences
- Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics
- Undertaking clinically relevant audits
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role
- Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks
- Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention
- Strong organisation skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct
Where you will be working:
Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA
Join the team at St Neots Neurological Service providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.
St Neots Neurological Service is located in the centre of town and provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and complex care for both males and females suffering from a broad range of neurological conditions, which is provided by a highly experienced team based on site.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £25,861
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in a forensic and/or mental health setting in a similar role. Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks.
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.
