Job Description

Assistant Psychologist (Eastfield's) FTC 12 Months

Location:

Glasgow

Salary:

30,353 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week



Why join us?



Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:

To work under the clinical supervision of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological support to the Brainkind neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme within the service/hospital.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance and supervision of the supervising Psychologist to provide assistance in:



Behavioural monitoring with observations, data gathering, analysis, management and presentation of behavioural data for weekly clinical team meeting. Behavioural modification with writing and maintaining behavioural guidelines with support to the wider staff team in their implementation. Neuropsychological assessments with the production and presentation of findings. Supporting individual people, we support with weekly meetings and specific interventions. To maintain and provide those outcome measures identified within the agreed annual schedule. To produce behavioural and emotional progress reports for Review Meetings and present these. Group work (e.g. anger management and life skills). Training and support of the wider staff team both on induction and written weekly tutorial sessions. Liaison role between Clinical Lead, Clinical Team and wider staff team regarding understanding and implementation of behaviour management programme.

ABOUT YOU:

An upper second-class honours degree or higher degree in psychology or equivalent. Eligibility for graduate basis of registration of the British Psychological Society Degree level understanding of research. Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of working within a clinical team. IT skills including the ability to open and send emails using Outlook, the ability to use Microsoft office and the ability to navigate the internet An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and an alignment to the Brainkind values Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. Ability to work flexibly within your contracted hours to meet people we support needs.

Rewards



A competitive salary of 30,353 per annum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance. Eye voucher scheme Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.



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Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.



All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks


Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.