Assistant Psychologist

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

We are advertising for two Assistant Psychologists to work in the Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Services (CIDS) teams in West London (Ealing, H&F and Hounslow). CIDS is an all age service and the post holder will work with individuals with dementia (or possible dementia) and their carers under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. 

The roles present opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical skills

Opportunities include working with colleagues in the provision of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups, delivering psycho-education sessions and undertaking other tasks which support the team in delivery of clinical care. There will be opportunities to learn skills in neuropsychology and to develop therapy skills with carers Their other key role will be in working with professional colleagues in supporting carers of individuals presenting with the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) both in individual’s home and in care homes

Main duties of the job

The communities we serve are diverse and the post holder will work directly with people from many different backgrounds including Asian, Somalian and Arabic speaking communities. Interpreters are used routinely within the service but a knowledge of at least one relevant language (eg Arabic, Farsi, Punjabi, or Hindi) is desirable, (but not essential) for this post. An understanding of working with people from different cultures would also be an advantage.

You will be working within a friendly, well established integrated team and liaise with general health and social care colleagues to provide a service to a wide range of people living with dementia. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills in this area

Research activity is encouraged and well supported. Regular individual supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist is provided. You would also be able to access the Trust’s training resources to enhance your CPD.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units. 

Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable criteria

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

At least 6 months as an assistant psychologist, a research assistant or as an HCA or equivalent in a setting for those with dementia

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Able to understand a number of psychological models and their applications for service users with severe and enduring mental health problems and high levels of behavioural disturbance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context Understanding of psychology applied to health care.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of another language such as Hindi or Punjabi to meet local need

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

High level communication skills (both written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to service users with impaired cognitive function.

Desirable criteria

High standard of report writing.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

Able to make judgements based on psychological knowledge, clinical information and environmental events within a session and make decisions on this basis with regard to feedback to nursing or other staff.

Desirable criteria

Experience of using databases or data-analysis, knowledge of SPSS for Windows.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

Able to plan, and organise straightforward tests and activities.

IT Skills

Essential criteria

Able to administer psychological tests using co-ordination and other psychomotor skills. Able to operate video equipment. Able to use word processing, database and test/administration scoring software.

PERSONAL

Essential criteria

Able to sit for lengthy periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills Able to maintain light physical effort for short periods Able to maintain intense concentration frequently with service users ( in the assessment and treatment of service users with a history of mental health needs and/or cognitive difficulties). Able to function in potentially traumatic circumstances and in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis ( in dealing with service users with very challenging behaviour and high care needs).

Desirable criteria

An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

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