Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
An exciting and rewarding opportunity for a part-time Assistant Psychology role.Ìý The M3 programme is an NIHR- funded programme aiming to develop and test a multi-factorial intervention in adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes (aged 16-40 years). The successful applicant will be based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
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Main duties of the job
The role will involve working closely with Clinical and Chartered Psychologists to contribute to the delivery of psychology alongside a full MDT. This role will be part of the delivery of a holistic and person-centered intervention, part of a wider research programme, the M3 programme.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:Ìý
- high-quality care for all,Ìý
- being a great place to work,Ìý
- partnerships for impact, andÌý
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,Ìý
- we are inclusive, andÌý
- we are one teamÌý
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Psychologist are varied, but will focus on assisting with the provision of tailored psychological care to young adults (16-45 years) living with type 2 diabetes and multiple long-term conditions (individual intervention). Other responsibilities may include attending MDT meetings, clinical audit, and research-related tasks such as assisting with grant writing and dissemination.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with people with chronic health conditions
- Experience of therapeutic work in a relevant area to the post
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to support individuals who may be experiencing significant distress
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to undertake duties in a confidential and sensitive manner using tact and diplomacy where necessary
Skills
Essential criteria
- Flexibility
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Ability to work independently or as part of team
- Good IT skills, including ability to use clinical systems (such as SystmOne) and Microsoft Office
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to drive/travel and work in various places e.g. to attend meetings
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive/travel and work in various places e.g. to attend meetings
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Ability to withstand exposure to emotional or distressing circumstances
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Schreder
- Job title
- Assistant Director for LDC Research Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
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