Job Description

Are you looking to develop and broaden your skillset as an assistant psychologist?



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Psychologist within the Coventry ME/CFS & Long COVID Community Team . All three of our assistant psychologists were successful in gaining a place on the Clinical Doctorate. Our first assistant psychologist reflected:



"This role increased my confidence in my clinical skills when working 1:1 with patients and supported me to develop competencies in therapeutic models I had not yet had experience with (e.g., third wave therapies). I have been actively involved with research opportunities including conducting literature reviews and qualitative research to support the development of the ME/CFS & Long COVID service as well as the wider evidence base in such an emerging area of psychology. This role has offered fantastic supervision, which has valued personal development as highly as professional development and meeting service needs. This supervision was ultimately priceless when preparing for interviews and identifying my blind-spots as a candidate, a psychologist and as a person. Do not hesitate to apply for this opportunity. Good luck!"



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



The post holder will work within their competence and under the supervision of qualified psychologists to:



To assist in offering specialised assessments and interventions drawing upon the physical, cognitive and psychological needs of the individual.

Co-facilitate psycho-educational workshops to help people with support patient's rehabilitation and recovery.

Offer low intensity interventions using CBT and third wave interventions including ACT, mindfulness and CFT within individual therapy and psychoeducational groups.

Support the clinical psychologist with service development opportunities including developing the psychological therapies pathway for the team.

Support service development involving co-production.

Assist in the collection of outcome data and developing systems in order to audit / evaluate the emerging service provision.

To conduct literature searches and critically appraisal research studies with the aim of disseminating new learning to the team.

To engage proactively in weekly clinical supervision in order to enhance your reflective practitioner skills in order to develop your professional and personal development.

You will receive a regular supervision and be able to participate in regular CPD.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



UK Registration - Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).



To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients applying psychological (including neuropsychological) tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the client's care

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and goal plans involving the psychological assessment and intervention of patients and their families, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.

To assist in the coordination and running of psychoeducation-based therapeutic groups.

To work with other colleagues to assess and review the psychologically focussed aspects of their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.

To assist in the development of a psychologically focussed care to the benefit of all patients and their families, across all settings where care takes place.

To attend and contribute as appropriate to multi-disciplinary meetings.



A full UK driving license is required for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.