primary care physician Telford, England
Job description
Clinical Where necessary - To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of interventions involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychology therapies. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups. To communicate and liaise with staff from other disciplines.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary pathway meetings. To review case files, depositions etc. where appropriate, analysing that information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
To prepare reports on clinical interventions with individuals and groups, the results of psychometric assessments, case note reviews and research/audit Such reports may be written for, or read by, the service user, psychologists, members of the multi-disciplinary team, or staff from external agencies. Provide advice, guidance and support to service users to enhance awareness of their psychological needs Teaching, training and supervision To receive regular clinical supervision from one of the service's qualified psychologists and in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care, including contributing to the organisation of training seminars and conferences for others. Service development To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
