Interviews to be held on 14th January 2025
A fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate with an interest in neuropsychological and complex mental health conditions in older adults and adults of working age. You will work closely with our talented multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic and person-centred service to our patients who present with a wide range of mental health needs including neuropsychological and psychiatric conditions.
You will play an important role within the hospital, supporting and enhancing the provision of psychological services to the inpatient service users at Baldock Manor Hospital. You will assist with clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of the Head of Psychology and Therapies.
Essential Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- A first-class or Upper-second class bachelor’s degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society
Experience:
- Paid or unpaid direct experience with a mental health population.
Knowledge:
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological assessment and psychology
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
- Awareness of racial and cultural diversity issues.
- Awareness of trauma-informed care principles and how these apply in mental health services
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.
- High standard IT skills, including outlook, word, excel and power point.
- Ability to work independently using own initiative.