Experience

University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Research Assistant for Reading Intervention

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  • Collect data using standardised measures (CELF, DTWERP). • Follow research protocols for working with primary aged children. • Accurately record data for analysis. • Work collaboratively as part of a wider research team. • Store data in accordance with data protection protocols. • Collect data using standardised measures (CELF, DTWERP). • Follow research protocols for working with primary aged children. • Accurately record data for analysis. • Work collaboratively as part of a wider research team. • Store data in accordance with data protection protocols.



NHS

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Psychologist, CORE and Specialist Early Attachment and Development Service, CAMHS

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Provide individual therapeutic support to teenagers using models such as CBT, ACT and DBT.• Organise and deliver an online therapeutic group for teenagers with depression and anxiety.• Work therapeutically with children (0-12) using play-based therapy and creative approaches.• Carry out assessments using psychological tools to help inform thinking and intervention plans.• Provide consultation to parents, health visitors, and schools.• Conduct cognitive assessments and provide recommendations to schools and families.• Carry out play based assessments.• Carry out qualitative assessments: home and school observations.• Research responsibilities: service audits, evaluate outcome measures, and disseminate results. Show less

• Assistant Psychologist, Neurodevelopmental team CAMHS

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  • Carried out assessments for diagnosis of Autism/ADHD in children aged 6-18.• Conducted school and home observations.• Gathered information from SENCOS and other teaching staff in school as part of the assessment process.• Collected detailed developmental histories from parents/carers.• Carried out and analysed cognitive assessments, ADOS (autism assessment) and Qb tests (ADHD assessments).• Wrote detailed reports outlining the results of the assessments and gave feedback to parents and young people.• Worked systemically with young people and their parents to deliver therapeutic interventions based on various models: play therapy, family therapy and CBT.• Provided consultation to school staff in order for them to support particular pupils.• Lead a group intervention for young people with depression and anxiety.• Managed databases and organised the neurodevelopmental clinics for patients and staff.• Managed data in line with Trust policies.• Used recent relevant research to inform my knowledge and practice.• Regularly attended CPD. Show less