Assistant Psychologist - South West London Integrated Care System

Job summary

Assistant Psychologist - South West London Integrated Care System (Band 5)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term assistant psychologist to work across South West London for individual with neurological conditions. We are looking for enthusiastic psychology graduates committed to working with this interesting population .

The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary community team for adults with post covid syndrome, based in the heart of Croydon. The service is located in Croydon University Hospital with flexible working and some remote working is possible, The PCRT comprises Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and input from Speech & Language Therapists,

The role involves direct clinical work. . There will be opportunities to carry out psychological interviews, mood screens, neuropsychological assessments using standardised tools and facilitating psycho-educational groups. There will be opportunities for the assistant psychologist to be involved in service evaluation and service development projects. Supervision will be available from experienced clinical psychologists and neuropsychologist within the team and department.There will be regular supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist, offering the opportunity to develop clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Main duties of the job

To enhance the provision of a Clinical Neuropsychology service to individuals with neurological conditions and their carers, working as a member of the Neuropsychology service across the SWL Integrated Care System.

To provide psychological assessments including standardised neuropsychological assessments and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

To participate in the preparation and delivery of group education programmes, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.