Job summary
The Havens provides comprehensive forensic, medical and aftercare services to people who have experienced rape or sexual assault. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support the Children and Young People's Therapies Team in the provision of psychological care offered to clients accessing The Havens (specialist centre in London for people who have experienced rape or sexual assault).
In the opening paragraph of your supporting statement, please outline why you want to work within the area of sexual violence and also why you are interested in working with children and young people.
In particular, your main focus would be to support the Clinical Psychologists within the team by taking a lead on clinically-related administrative tasks, such as managing waiting lists, outcome measures databases and leading on audit and data activity for the service. You will be conducting brief video call and telephone screening assessments for clients' wishing to access individual therapy or psychology groups. You may also have the opportunity to join Clinical Psychologists conducting face to face assessments. There are also opportunities to work alongside Clinical Psychologists by co-facilitating psychoeducation and support groups for parents of children accessing The Havens.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also be expected to prepare course materials for workshops and groups and there will be regular opportunities to co-facilitate with a member of the team. Further tasks would include assisting in audits, clerical tasks, data entry and collating and analysing client feedback. A working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods is desirable as well as understanding Excel spreadsheets.
In addition, the post holder would be expected to support the team with research duties as required by the service and a solid understanding of qualitative/quantitative research methods would be advantageous. You will be asked to assist clinicians with administering and scoring psychological measures, as well as take a lead on managing the outcome measures database
A willingness to rise to the challenges presented by this area of work and a commitment to providing an excellent service to survivors of sexual assault are necessary.
The post holder is expected to have Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To complete brief screening calls with clients referred into the service.
- To co-facilitate and contribute to the development of groups and workshops.
- To assist clinicians in their care of service users e.g. sourcing appropriate resources and signposting appropriately.
- Assisting in the recording of information gathered at workshops and inputting on databases used by The Havens. If appropriate, to have a small caseload for example conducting psycho-education sessions or holding sessions for clients and/or families. Administrative:
- To deal professionally with telephone enquiries, taking messages and using initiative to take followup actions when appropriate. To be able to respond appropriately if clients present as distressed overthe phone.
- To liaise with other multidisciplinary services and make onward referrals where our services are unsuitable.
- To make contact with service users GPs and other health care providers, updating them with care plans or involvement with our service.
- To assist in management of electronic spreadsheets and databases as required.
- To collect and collate service user feedback. To support with the administration and scoring of routine clinical outcome measures. Teaching, Training and supervision:
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines (BPS andHCPC).
- Where possible to gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS through attending some trainings, CPD and team meetings, including within the wider team as well as the localpsychology and counselling team.
- To receive specialist training in understanding trauma as a result of rape and sexual assault among children and young people.
- To receive training on relevant databases and patient record systems used by The Havens. Service evaluation:
- To assist in the design and implementation and data entry of audit projects.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, and the production of reports and summaries using IT and statistical programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To complete brief screening calls with clients referred into the service.
- To co-facilitate and contribute to the development of groups and workshops.
- To assist clinicians in their care of service users e.g. sourcing appropriate resources and signposting appropriately.
- Assisting in the recording of information gathered at workshops and inputting on databases used by The Havens. If appropriate, to have a small caseload for example conducting psycho-education sessions or holding sessions for clients and/or families. Administrative:
- To deal professionally with telephone enquiries, taking messages and using initiative to take followup actions when appropriate. To be able to respond appropriately if clients present as distressed overthe phone.
- To liaise with other multidisciplinary services and make onward referrals where our services are unsuitable.
- To make contact with service users GPs and other health care providers, updating them with care plans or involvement with our service.
- To assist in management of electronic spreadsheets and databases as required.
- To collect and collate service user feedback. To support with the administration and scoring of routine clinical outcome measures. Teaching, Training and supervision:
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines (BPS andHCPC).
- Where possible to gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS through attending some trainings, CPD and team meetings, including within the wider team as well as the localpsychology and counselling team.
- To receive specialist training in understanding trauma as a result of rape and sexual assault among children and young people.
- To receive training on relevant databases and patient record systems used by The Havens. Service evaluation:
- To assist in the design and implementation and data entry of audit projects.
- To undertake data collection, analysis, and the production of reports and summaries using IT and statistical programmes.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology [or a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level]
- Entitlement to graduate membership of The British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Direct experience working in a clinical capacity with people experiencing mental health difficulties (NHS or third sector)
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical/ counselling psychology
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
- Awareness of racial, gender and diversity issues
Desirable
- Experience working in a mental health setting - preferably in the NHS or psychological therapies
- Experience working with children and young people
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, including among children and young people
- An understanding of sexual violence, sexual assault and rape
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- An ability to interact with people experiencing psychological difficulties, specifically trauma-related mental health difficulties
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues; and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- To have strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to an effective team
- Experience in using Excel and other databases
- A working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Good IT skills
- To be able to communicate with clients of different genders, ages and ethnic backgrounds
Desirable
- A strong desire to explore a career in clinical psychology or counselling psychology
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology [or a Master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level]
- Entitlement to graduate membership of The British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Direct experience working in a clinical capacity with people experiencing mental health difficulties (NHS or third sector)
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical/ counselling psychology
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
- Awareness of racial, gender and diversity issues
Desirable
- Experience working in a mental health setting - preferably in the NHS or psychological therapies
- Experience working with children and young people
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, including among children and young people
- An understanding of sexual violence, sexual assault and rape
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- An ability to interact with people experiencing psychological difficulties, specifically trauma-related mental health difficulties
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues; and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- To have strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to an effective team
- Experience in using Excel and other databases
- A working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Good IT skills
- To be able to communicate with clients of different genders, ages and ethnic backgrounds
Desirable
- A strong desire to explore a career in clinical psychology or counselling psychology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Havens Pan London- Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
