Assistant Psychologist (Deaf CAMHS)

at  South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Under appropriate supervision from qualified clinical psychologist/s in the Specialist Services Clinical To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems. To work with other staff to assess outpatients, develop individualised intervention / treatment plans and review their care. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings. Teaching, Training and Supervision To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care. Management, Recruitment and Service Development To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. Research and Service Evaluation To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Communication To have achieved at least British Sign Language (BSL) level 1 and to continue developing sign language skills. To adhere to the Deaf Services policy that signing will be always used when there is a Deaf person nearby whether or not the person is involved in the conversation. To continue to develop British Sign Language and Deaf awareness skills to achieve relevant standards according to service needs. Training and Development To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy.
To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual Development Review/appraisal. To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP). Other To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and team/operational manager(s). To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
To prepare test materials and visual aids as required. To undertake specific administrative duties as required. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by the Team Psychologist and/or team manager

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