Assistant Psychologist

at  Brandon Centre

General: - To maintain confidentiality in accordance with national, local and Brandon Centre policies, with specific consideration to those under the age of 16 years. - Attend all team meetings and trainings as required Supervisory duties - To attend regular supervision where appropriate with a clinical or counselling psychologist - To keep notes of your supervision sessions and store these securely - To report any risks or safeguarding concerns to the supervisor - To be open and responsive to feedback Data entry and processing: Use of MS Access, Excel, Patient Source (our electronic patient record system), MS forms, MS Teams for the following: Accurately recording and amending information to acceptable data quality standards using the manual and electronic systems in place and any new systems as they are introduced. Analysing and entering outcome measure data completed by parents and professionals. Capturing new referrals accurately and liaising with referrers to let them know the outcome of their referral Assisting to prepare and produce service data reports required by commissioners, the Board of Trustees and senior service leads as required.
Attending meetings and workshops relating to the collection and reporting of outcome measures on a service and national level. Keeping up to date with current NHS guidance and requirements for the Mental Health Service Data Set. Supporting with the organisation of monthly clinical MDT meetings which includes liaising with professionals around availability, following up on action points, some minute taking and agenda preparing. Setting up, assisting with development and helping to deliver quarterly webinars for professionals and responding to enquiries as necessary.
Accurately inputting patient notes from pre-group assessments and post group reviews onto Patient Source Service Evaluation To support in conducting audits on different aspects of the service using our existing records. Audit examples may include collating particular data that we routinely report on. Clinical Coordinating and attending monthly Childhood obesity MDT meetings which includes nutritionists, professionals from Early help and social services. Inviting relevant professionals to MDT meetings liaising with parents referred to the service conducting pre-group assessments with parents Co-delivering the Families, Food and Feelings parent group Conducting post group reviews with parents Taking on a small number of 1:1 parent sessions which follow the same content as the group Attending and presenting at quarterly webinars run on topics related to childhood obesity and mental health Administration Support the Enhanced Healthy Living Team with administrative tasks as required, which may include checking the healthy living email inbox and responding to messages when required, setting meeting agendas, taking meeting minutes, support with correspondence to other professionals or parents, recording referral data.
Other There may also be other opportunities to be involved in new projects, clinical work and training opportunities as they come up if agreed with your Line Manager. Any other duties which commensurate with the post. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Proactively participate in one to one meetings with line manager, identifying own learning needs, and ways that these may be met. Communicate issues of concern relating to the behaviour, conduct or practice of colleagues to the director as appropriate.
Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a clinician, operations manager or director and to complete an incident report if necessary. General responsibilities for all Brandon Centre staff All employees of the Brandon Centre are required to observe legislation, Brandon Centre policies, standards and guidelines relating to confidentiality, information governance, risk management, safeguarding children, safeguarding adults, equal opportunities, data protection, freedom of information, health and safety, infection control, and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (previously known as the Hygiene Code). Confidentiality and data protection All Brandon Centre employees are required to ensure that personal data and personal information concerning service users and staff is protected at all times, to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Brandon Centres policy on confidentiality and information governance, and data protection legislation. Staff are required to obtain, process and/or use personal information in a fair and lawful way, to hold personal information only for the specific registered purpose, and to only share or disclose data to authorised persons or organisations following the strict guidelines and principles as outlined in Brandon Centre policies.
as instructed All Brandon Centre employees are expected to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up their post at the Centre. Safeguarding of children and adults All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and adults who they come into contact with during the course of their work at the Brandon Centre. The post holder will receive the appropriate level of training, both at induction and on an on-going basis. She/he is responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with, understand and always work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
Health records, record keeping and record management All staff have an obligation to ensure that patient records (both paper and electronic) are maintained in accordance with Brandon Centre policies, to facilitate clinical care and effective administration, and to ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times. All staff are advised to compile records on the assumption that they are accessible to patients in line with the Access to Health Records Act 1990. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Brandon Centre is committed to equity in employment and service delivery. Its Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion, marital status, sexuality, age or disability and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.
All those working for Brandon Centre are expected to actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Infection Control The post holder will ensure compliance with the Brandon Centres Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures, and the Health and Social Care Act 2008, ensuring that the risk of healthcare associated infection to service users and staff is minimised. Waste disposal All staff must ensure that waste produced within the Centre is disposed of in such ways that control risk to health or safety of staff and the public alike in accordance with relevant legislation and procedures contained within the policy.
Smoke free environment There is a no smoking policy in operation in the Brandon Centre. In accordance with this policy smoking is positively discouraged and is not permitted on the premises. To be noted: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder

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