Bank Psychology Assistant Reference PRI95945 Location Priory Hospital Arnold, Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8PT Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary £11.50 Hours 00.00 Vacancy Type Bank Job Advert - Division Information Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare.
Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Job Advert Role Description Priory Hospital Arnold is a purpose built 52 bedded acute mental health hospital, comprising of two adult acute wards and 2 Psychiatric Intensive Care Units.
At Priory Hospital Arnold our main focus is on patient experience right from the point of referral through to discharge and follow on support.
We provide services for local NHS patients and out of area patients from the NHS.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the staff who chose to work with us have an excellent and supportive experience.
We are a warm, welcoming and friendly team who all share the same goal- we are all committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the people who use our service.
And we do this with care, compassion and kindness embedded through everything that we do.
We have recently been awarded a CQC rating of "good".
As a Bank Psychology Assistant, you will: Contribute to all aspects of the Psychology department's work with patients, particularly in terms of assessment, treatment across acute and Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU) wards.
The post holder will be expected to facilitate groups and support the completion of assessments and positive behaviour support framework of the hospital.
This role would be appropriate for anyone wanting to gain experience before further training and would be particularly suitable for someone wanting a Career in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.
Personal/Professional Responsibilities: • Work in such a manner as to ensure a positive and co-operative relationship with all colleagues, patients and visitors.• Ensure accurate communication with staff, patients and outside agencies.• Have access to a wide range of confidential information, which must not be divulged to any unauthorised person, in any circumstances.• Abide by the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.• Be required to conform to Priory Healthcare policies and procedures Person Specification: • Degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum).• Graduate basis for registration with B.P.S (eligible).• To be highly motivated and interested in working in acute and PICU setting with male and female patients presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties • Some experience in a clinical setting is essential.• Knowledge of treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and; Positive Behaviour support; would be an advantage but not essential.• Effective time management and organisational abilities Division DBS info About us As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development.
Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks.
Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements.
We thank you for your understanding.
Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.