• Job Description

  Req#: E0126-25-0012?language=en&page=16&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Main function of the job:-

  The psychology service is composed of a consultant clinical psychologist and assistant psychologist providing clinical input across the service. The main aspects of the role are completing a range of assessments (e.g. personality, cognitive, mood, neuropsychological and behavioural), providing therapeutic input to individuals or groups and contributing to care or treatment plans (e.g. devising behaviour management programmes). The team are also actively involved in providing in-house training to staff and reflective practice and clinical supervision.

  Main duties of the job

  Main duties of the role:-

  • To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under supervision from a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
  • To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g. reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
  • Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new service users suitability for admission to the service.
  • Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified psychologist.

  About us

  Sturdee Community Hospital is a dedicated service in Leicester, committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 1865 who have complex mental health needs. With 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, we offer a supportive and structured environment in which every individual can work towards their recovery goals.

  Sturdee Community Hospital is more than a traditional inpatient settingit is a dynamic environment where women with complex mental health needs can find renewed hope. By integrating clinical expertise, evidence-based psychological interventions, and a fervent commitment to patient empowerment, we strive to create a place in which each individual can rediscover a sense of purpose and direction.

  Recovery is not merely about symptom relief. It involves forging meaningful connections, regaining confidence, acquiring practical skills, and establishing a healthy relationship with oneself and others.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  E0126-25-0012

  Job locations

  Sturdee Community Hospital

  58 -62 Runcon Road

  Leicester

  LE2 9FS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under supervision from a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
  • To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g. reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
  • Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new service users suitability for admission to the service.
  • Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified psychologist.
  • Liaise or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on specific cases and programmes as required.
  • Assist the Consultant Psychologist and other clinicians in clinical work and other duties as required.
  • To maintain service user records, including clinical observations, clinical notes, tests and other relevant service user data.
  • To monitor and maintain the psychology services tests and questionnaire resources and inform the Consultant Psychologist of any additional resources required.
  • To participate in regular clinical supervision. A minimum one hour a week of supervision will be offered in a confidential setting in addition to working alongside a qualified psychologist as required for more complex clinical work.
  • To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
  • Organise own workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified psychologist and line manager.
  • Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times
  • Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.
  • In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To undertake protocol based psychological assessments, including basic neuropsychological tests, questionnaires, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the preparation of Care Programme Approach (CPA) reports under supervision from a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
  • To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews (e.g. reporting assessment results, handing over behaviour guidelines or providing feed back on progress in treatment) under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.
  • Meet and advise relatives and other professionals under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.
  • Participate in initial assessments to assist the team with identifying potential new service users suitability for admission to the service.
  • Give professional advice and support to care, education and other staff involved in implementing behaviour management programmes in consultation with a qualified psychologist.
  • Liaise or work directly with all the specialists and professionals concerned on specific cases and programmes as required.
  • Assist the Consultant Psychologist and other clinicians in clinical work and other duties as required.
  • To maintain service user records, including clinical observations, clinical notes, tests and other relevant service user data.
  • To monitor and maintain the psychology services tests and questionnaire resources and inform the Consultant Psychologist of any additional resources required.
  • To participate in regular clinical supervision. A minimum one hour a week of supervision will be offered in a confidential setting in addition to working alongside a qualified psychologist as required for more complex clinical work.
  • To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
  • Organise own workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified psychologist and line manager.
  • Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times
  • Continual Personal Development to develop oneself and the role.
  • In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Psychology

  Desirable

  • Masters Degree would be beneficial.
  • Experience within a similar role in hospital environment inpatient or community settings.
  • Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT).

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Psychology

  Desirable

  • Masters Degree would be beneficial.
  • Experience within a similar role in hospital environment inpatient or community settings.
  • Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT).

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  InMind

  Address

  Sturdee Community Hospital

  58 -62 Runcon Road

  Leicester

  LE2 9FS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  InMind

  Address

  Sturdee Community Hospital

  58 -62 Runcon Road

  Leicester

  LE2 9FS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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