Band 5 Assistant Psychologist - Bristol D&A Services
Full-time
Junior Executive
Bristol, BS6 5UB, England
3 months ago
Main Duties:Clinical* To assist the delivery of a clinical psychology service under the supervision of the serviceclinical psycho.....
Main Duties:Clinical* To assist the delivery of a clinical psychology service under the supervision of the serviceclinical psychologist.* To provide psychological interventions to both individuals and groups under the directionand clinical supervision of the service clinical psychologist.* To work independently on a day to day basis, after goals have been agreed and reviewed inweekly clinical supervision.* To gather and organise information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and communityorganisations, etc).* To work alongside other team members and ensure close liaison and communication with the BSDAS team and partner agencies.* To maintain a high level of professionalism at all times when working with distressed people.* To maintain good standard of clinical records and statistics in line with AWP requirementsas appropriate. Supervision* To take part in weekly clinical supervision provided by the ADDER clinical psychologist.* In addition to the above to take part in group and peer supervision as required. Teaching and Training:* To undertake relevant training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.* To deliver teaching and training for other members of the multidisciplinary team and staff in other agencies, in collaboration with or under the guidance of qualified clinicalpsychologists.* To assist in the production of materials used for the purpose of teaching, training andgroup work. Research and Audit* To assist with the audit and evaluation of the service including focus groups as required incollaboration with qualified clinical psychologists and other members of themultidisciplinary team.* To carry our literature searches and reviews as required.* To participate in audit and personal review activities as required. Professional* To fully observe the relevant BPS Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines* To participate in the Service business and professional meetings as appropriate.* To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Service, widerSpecialised Therapies department and AWP Trust.* To attend and make use of regular support and supervision within the BSDAS/ADDERpsychology team. IT Skills* To help in the collection of data and the production of graphics etc. for publications, reportsand presentations as required by the Clinical Psychologist* To use statistical computer packages in the production of results for publications,presentations and reports
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