The Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team offers diagnostic assessments to children where there are concerns regarding Autism Spectrum Conditions or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.My role as an Assistant Psychologist includes,1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. 2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a client’s problems, under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. 3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects. 4. To work with other staff to assess community patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews. 5. To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. 6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.7. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required.8. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. 9. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.10. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.Adarna Ward – Male Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder Service – 15 bedsBennu Ward – Specialist PICU service for men – 12 bedsPhoenix Ward – Acute service for men – 19 bedsAs an Assistant Psychologist my job description included,1. Undertaking psychological assessments of patients applying psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients.2. Conducting appropriate interventions, under supervision of the Psychologist and providing regular feedback about progress to the patients’ clinical teams.3. To assist, coordinate and run different therapeutic groups. 4. To work with other staff to assess patients and to review their care and needs in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.5. To write detailed reports, which provide useable feedback to all staff members including recommendations on how best to work with the patient in the light of the intervention/assessment completed.6. To communicate the results of assessments and recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team and to patients where appropriate.7. To attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary ward rounds and care planning meetings. 9. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care and to provide teaching under supervision.10. To attend courses and training sessions that will benefit professional development. 11. To be fully involved in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.12. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual and group work.

Assistive Technology & Training is a dynamic organisation, that takes pride in its excellent reputation for supporting people with disabilities within the workplace. We specialise in providing support for people with a variety conditions and disabilities. Ergonomic based issues, specific learning difficulties, mental health related issues, hearing impairments and visual impairments are amongst the breadth of conditions and disabilities we consistently address, enabling our clients to overcome their barriers and retain employment.My Responsibilities include,• Conducting diagnostic work-based assessments and producing client-specific action plans.• Providing tailored work based strategy and assistive technology training.• Conducting work-based training on a wide range of coping strategies and assistive technology.• Overseeing quality monitoring• Managing a team of psychologists• Delivering Disability Awareness Training

Assistive Technology & Training is a dynamic organisation, that takes pride in its excellent reputation for supporting people with disabilities within the workplace. We specialise in providing support for people with a variety conditions and disabilities. Ergonomic based issues, specific learning difficulties, mental health related issues, hearing impairments and visual impairments are amongst the breadth of conditions and disabilities we consistently address, enabling our clients to overcome their barriers and retain employment. My Responsibilities include,• Conducting diagnostic work-based assessments and producing client-specific action plans.• Providing tailored work based strategy and assistive technology training.• Conducting work-based training on a wide range of coping strategies and assistive technology.

Halliwell is a social enterprise offering "clinically informed practice" through the medium of education, fostering and residential care. Our objective is to enhance the psychological health of children within the care system. Our Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme is a therapeutic re-parenting programme which focuses on addressing the emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs of the child. Our approach sets us apart from standard residential child care providers in that it is clinically informed in every aspect of the child’s lived therapeutic experience with the specific aim of helping traumatised children achieve psychological well being.My responsibilities included,• Working extensively with traumatized children in a therapeutic environment, promoting the emotional warmth model and re-parenting traumatized children within Halliwell homes care• Consulting with social services, education providers and clinical/educational psychologists to promote the psychological well-being and recovery of the children.• Leading, delegating and organizing practice team members to optimize the recovery, experiences and potential development of the children

Lightbulb Psychology Ltd was set up by Dr.Katie Lees and Dr.Margaret Bullock, who as qualified Educational & Child Psychologist, have a shared commitment to Positive Psychology practice and a belief in the principles of Solution Thinking. Their vision for Lightbulb Psychology Ltd is to share their knowledge of psychology to help others, through collaboration, to find the solutions that are best for them.My responsibilities included,• Assisting the Educational Psychologists in the delivery of core services and early intervention work in schools and early years settings• Contributing to a range of psychological assessments and intervention services related to special educational needs • Assisting in the design, collection and analysis of outcome measures to promote the development of children

Halliwell is a social enterprise offering "clinically informed practice" through the medium of education, fostering and residential care. Our objective is to enhance the psychological health of children within the care system. Our Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme is a therapeutic re-parenting programme which focuses on addressing the emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs of the child. Our approach sets us apart from standard residential child care providers in that it is clinically informed in every aspect of the child’s lived therapeutic experience with the specific aim of helping traumatised children achieve psychological well being.My responsibilities included,• Working extensively with traumatized children in a therapeutic environment, promoting the emotional warmth model and re-parenting traumatized children within Halliwell homes care• Consulting with social services, education providers and clinical/educational psychologists to promote the psychological wellbeing and recovery of the children. • Leading, delegating and organizing practice team members to optimize the recovery, experiences and potential development of the children

Halliwell is a social enterprise offering "clinically informed practice" through the medium of education, fostering and residential care. Our objective is to enhance the psychological health of children within the care system. Our Restorative Parenting® Recovery Programme is a therapeutic re-parenting programme which focuses on addressing the emotional, behavioural, social and developmental needs of the child. Our approach sets us apart from standard residential child care providers in that it is clinically informed in every aspect of the child’s lived therapeutic experience with the specific aim of helping traumatised children achieve psychological well being.My responsibilities included,• Working extensively with traumatised children in a therapeutic environment, promoting the emotional warmth model and re-parenting traumatised children within Halliwell homes care• Consulting with social services, education providers and clinical/educational psychologists to promote the psychological wellbeing and recovery of the children.