Job summary
The successful candidate will assist with the everyday running of the pain service and its therapy interventions. This will include 1; 1 assessment and supervised interventions, cofacilitating group work, meetings, in service training, managing the spinal cord stimulator data base and other duties as required to facilitate the everyday working of the department.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking candidates with the following qualities
Experience working within a clinical psychology department or related field e.g. social work, Care work, research.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competent in research and statistics.
Good computing ability
Ability to work with initiative but seek advice where appropriate
Adaptable and flexible in approach
Self-motivating
Interest in a career in clinical psychology
Commitment to gaining further knowledge and training in this area.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research and Audit
To assist in the evaluation of various components/ groups that we offer at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. These components will include data collection and analysis. This will include managing and analysing the data bank for the spinal cord stimulator services (supervised by Daniel Board specialist physiotherapist).
Clinical
Under supervision, support the delivery of group based interventions, this may include delivering sessions. There is also scope for some 1:1 supervised interventions.
The work will involve building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team who are also involved in delivering the wide variety of interventions that we offer at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The post holder will also be expected to attend team meetings and away events.
Teaching & Training
The post will involve assisting in the delivery of training to colleagues from other professions and in organising a national conference. They will also participate in service training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research and Audit
To assist in the evaluation of various components/ groups that we offer at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. These components will include data collection and analysis. This will include managing and analysing the data bank for the spinal cord stimulator services (supervised by Daniel Board specialist physiotherapist).
Clinical
Under supervision, support the delivery of group based interventions, this may include delivering sessions. There is also scope for some 1:1 supervised interventions.
The work will involve building good working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team who are also involved in delivering the wide variety of interventions that we offer at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The post holder will also be expected to attend team meetings and away events.
Teaching & Training
The post will involve assisting in the delivery of training to colleagues from other professions and in organising a national conference. They will also participate in service training
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology (2.2 or above)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above)
- Other evidence of academic/intellectual strength
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience which demonstrates application of psychological principles in practice
- Ability to reflect on previous/current work experience as applied to the role of an assistant psychologist
Desirable
- Work experience within the NHS.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of written and verbal English
- Competent in research and statistics
- Good computing ability
Desirable
- Ability to travel to fulfil work commitments
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly; warm and empathic
- Ability to work with initiative but seek advice where appropriate.
- Highly motivated
- Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues
- Interest in Clinical Psychology and its application to pain management
- Evidence of positively influencing the work environment
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology (2.2 or above)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above)
- Other evidence of academic/intellectual strength
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience which demonstrates application of psychological principles in practice
- Ability to reflect on previous/current work experience as applied to the role of an assistant psychologist
Desirable
- Work experience within the NHS.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of written and verbal English
- Competent in research and statistics
- Good computing ability
Desirable
- Ability to travel to fulfil work commitments
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly; warm and empathic
- Ability to work with initiative but seek advice where appropriate.
- Highly motivated
- Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues
- Interest in Clinical Psychology and its application to pain management
- Evidence of positively influencing the work environment
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).
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).