Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

1 month ago

Crowthorne, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced Functional Skills English teacher, who has worked with learners from Entry level 1 to Level 2. Assessed all levels and components of Functional Skills English and has experience of the standardisation and internal verification processes for both the Entry level exams and the Speaking, Listening and Communication.

The majority of teaching is on a 1:1 basis, which primarily takes place on the ward. Each ward environment is different based on the clinical need of the patient. Sometimes you will be working in a quiet area, but other times the communal area of the ward.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30, except Wednesdays which are 12:45 to 21:00. There can be some flexibility on the days you work. The hospital is open all year so you are not restricted to school holidays for annual leave. All work, planning and marking, is completed on site and within your paid hours.

Main duties of the job

To support patients in accessing educational opportunities, at different levels, to achieve competence and qualifications relevant to them and their abilities.

To demonstrate a flexible and inclusive approach when offering educational support to patients, who can have extreme mental health presentations and/or be in very restricted circumstances.

To be flexible with regard to the needs of the patients and the organisation.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

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

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Minimum Level 3 qualification in English Level 5 teaching qualification in post 16 or secondary education Willingness to do further training if required.

Desirable criteria

DTLLS DET PGCE, Cert Ed Level 5 specialist diploma in English/literacy ESOL/TEFL qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of teaching adults with challenging behaviours. Experience planning and development of educational sessions. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of delivering functional skills English and completing exams and accreditation. Ability to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of activity.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within a mental health environment, prison or with people with challenging behaviour and/or learning difficulties.

Skills

Essential criteria

Proven communication skills (written & oral) Advanced Level IT Skills- Competent to Level 2 ICT Works well in a team Ability to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff Ability to develop and maintain professional boundaries

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in challenging environments and with people with mental health issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Ability to engage with people who have had very limited opportunity in education and/or life and have very little confidence in achieving. An ability to reflect on the situation and adapt to changes. Has a good understanding of themselves and has demonstrated emotional resilience? To be inclusive in all aspects of your teaching.

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate motivation through personal interest

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