Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An Honours Degree in Psychology graded at upper second class or above
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of some formal teaching
• Clinical supervision of practice
• A thorough understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities
• Accurate use of complex psychological assessment tools
• An ability to apply existing theoretical psychological knowledge to a mental and physical health context
• An understanding of psychological theory applied to health care
• Experience working with people in a relevant client group in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience using computers for databases, data analysis, and MS Teams
• Experience of further paid work in direct care provision, ideally as an Assistant Psychologist or Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• High standard of report writing
• Excellent organisational skills and an understanding of working with multiple priorities
• IT skills to a level required to work regularly with Microsoft Office packages and local specialist packages as required
• High-level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients, carers, and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, confidently, and empathetically
• Flexible approach to working, balancing academic and clinical demands
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Values

Essential

• Good communication skills, both written and oral; compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
• Ability to work reliably and consistently under supervision
• Good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tolerance, self-motivation, and enthusiasm

Desirable

• An interest in working with people who have a long-term condition
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Other

Essential

• Aim of pursuing Applied Psychology as a career
• Ability to accept and use supervision effectively
• Ability to travel between Health Board sites and the place of study in a timely fashion

Desirable

• Good time management
• Ability to prioritise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).