Sophie Hoyle
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
I believe that I am a driven individual with compassionate nature. It has taken me many years to learn and reflect on the type of psychologist I would like to be. I believe that I now have a good idea of that. I value honesty and transparency, not only within an MDT, but with the individuals whom I support. I believe in involving individuals in their care as much as possible, and I value the work I have completed that has been coproduced. I believe that my life experiences and my understanding of them has allowed me to create positive therapeutic relationships with individuals and has provided me with invaluable skills in noticing ruptures and resolving these. I believe in treating individuals equally, and noticing and attempting to understand the stigma that exists within systems and how it impacts service users. I am looking forward to taking the next step in my psychology journey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Higher Assistant Psychologist
LYPFT NHS
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2024 - Current
- Completion of hospital reviews. This is the main role of the PDS. This involves going into inpatient settings and completing an independent review of a service users needs and providing recommendations. Formulation is completed as part of this process.
- Consultation and training. This has involved facilitating our three session consultation offer. I have also delivered our complex emotional needs training package, as well as including holistic slides when related to a service users.
- Within this role, I have done a lot of service evaluation, audit and research. I have completed an internal audit. I produce both an annual review and quarterly reports that are sent to commissioners. We are also currently in the process of publishing a piece of research on women in secure care.
Higher Assistant Psychologist
LYPFT NHS
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2024 - Current
- Completion of assessments, including those for diagnosis of a Learning Disability (ABAS-3, WAIS-IV), those for diagnosis of Dementia (DLD, CAMDEX), those for measuring mood (GDS, GAS, Becks), those for completing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (CBI, BBAT, CHABBA), and those to support with formulation.
- Writing and facilitating formulation. These formulations are usually written and guided using the CFT model, however I have also written using CAT. This process has included individual sessions with service users for them to contribute towards their formulation, sessions with staff teams, and sessions with wider professionals/MDTs. I have also delivered these formulation back to staff teams through MDTs or staff training.
- Consultation and training. This has been mostly consulting with staff teams around a service user and the understanding of them. I have been involved in a number of training packages, both holistic and more general around learning disabilities.
- Positive behaviour support plans. I have written, and reviewed PBS plans. I have delivered these back to staff teams through training.
- Therapy. I have provided individual therapy to service users. This has usually focused on emotional grounding, and has drawn on principles used in DBT.
- Service evaluation. Whilst in this role I have had an ongoing service evaluation project. This process has included gathering data, analyzing results, writing up, and sharing findings within MDTS.
Senior Support Worker
Rix House
Keighley, West Yorkshire
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Supporting individuals in all aspects of personal care, eating and drinking, and daily living skills.
- Administering medication.
- Managing shifts, including staff support whilst on shift.
- Whilst in this role, I was a key worker for an individual. This meant I completed all of his care plans (best interests, mental capacity acts, care plans, etc).
Therapy Assistant
Malsis Hall
Keighley, West Yorkshire
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Completion of individual therapy and care plans for service users. These included own individual goals, and plans to achieve these.
- Facilitation of DBT groups, and other therapeutic groups.
- Consultation with staff on the wards.
Education
Master of Science - Cognitive Development & Disorders
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
York St. John University
York 09.2017 - 09.2020
A-Levels - Psychology
Oakbank Sixth Form
Keighley 09.2015 - 09.2017
A-Levels - Sociology
Oakbank Sixth Form
Keighley 09.2015 - 09.2017
Skills
- Therapeutic engagement and relationships
- Strategic time management
- Communication skills, amongst different audiences
- Patient advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Conflict Resolution
- Facilitating non-judgmental, open spaces
- Transparency and authenticity
Timeline
Higher Assistant Psychologist
LYPFT NHS
09.2024 - Current
Higher Assistant Psychologist
LYPFT NHS
04.2024 - Current
Therapy Assistant
Malsis Hall
05.2023 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Cognitive Development & Disorders
University of Leeds
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Support Worker
Rix House
08.2019 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
York St. John University
09.2017 - 09.2020
A-Levels - Psychology
Oakbank Sixth Form
09.2015 - 09.2017
A-Levels - Sociology
Oakbank Sixth Form
09.2015 - 09.2017
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