Assistant Psychologist

1 week ago

Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking highly motivated and organised Assistant Psychologists to support the work of our Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists in our CMHTs in Luton. The role will be critical to supporting the provision of psychological therapies within the teams and of community-based psychoeducational and skills groups. There are Quality Improvement (QI) projects running in the teams and involvement in these projects as a member of the QI project team is integral to the role.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience of supporting and facilitating groups under supervision. They will also have a strong academic record with excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT literacy skills and skills in data collection and evaluation. We are also looking for people who are able to engage positively and sensitively with people with mental health difficulties and their support networks. The ability to work collaboratively with other professions is a central part of the post in order to provide holistic care within a biopsychosocial model.

Your supporting statement must start with "three reasons to shortlist me" and must give those reasons within 300 words. If this section is not included you will not be considered for shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will provide structured assessments and manualised treatments(individual and group) under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will also support the work of psychological therapies in Community Mental Health Services by undertaking file/case review, audit, service evaluation and/or research. Further specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, and may vary occasionally as service needs/priorities change.

About us

All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Psychological Therapist. The Assistant Psychological Therapist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Psychological Therapist. The Assistant Psychological Therapist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust

The Assistant Psychologist will provide structured assessments and manualised treatments (individual and group) under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. The post holder will also support the work of psychological therapies in Community Mental Health Services by undertaking file/case review, audit, service evaluation and/or research. Further specific duties will be determined on the basis of skills and experience and operational service requirements, and may vary occasionally as service needs/priorities change.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, with either a Bachelor's degree (Class or higher) or a Bachelor's degree (any class) together with a higher Degree. OR A Bachelor's degree (Class or higher) AND evidence of psychological therapy or counselling training.

Desirable

Post graduate training in psychological therapies

Experience

Essential

oExperience of working in a mental healthcare setting (paid or voluntary).

Desirable

oWorking with carers oWorking in Multi Disciplinary Teams. oAudit, evaluation or research

Knowledge

Essential

oBasic overview of mental health issues and approaches to treatment and intervention oBasic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care. oBasic understanding of 'Population Health' strategy

Desirable

oGraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology, oUp to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group.

Skills

Essential

oGood organisational and time management skills including attending work punctually and reliably at times dictated by the requirements of the role. ouse a computer competently, especially with regard to word processing. oprioritise workload and to work under pressure.

Desirable

oConcentrate on focused topics or events for a limited periods of working time during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc oManage effectively exposure to distressing emotional circumstances Able to work across non NHS community settings and physical health care settings with direct supervision

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