Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual who is aiming to pursue a career in applied psychology. Applicants must be psychology graduates who have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology by an accredited course and are eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Ideally, you will have some experience of supporting/working with people with learning disabilities and/or with difficulties in communication. You will be expected to work with people who have a learning disability and mental health problems and/or behavioural difficulties. You will be required to work in a variety of community settings, with individuals, groups,families and staff teams.
Main duties of the job
You will have regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist and will be expected to support the Psychology Service as a whole. Duties will include supporting team members in undertaking assessment, formulation and intervention for identified cases and in developing resources and supporting training. You will also be expected to take on various team administrative duties. An important part of the role will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to case discussions and the care of service users.
You will be part of a service that strives for clinical excellence and aims to support its staff to feel valued, provides opportunities for training and development and encourages active participationrelevant service developments.
You will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, an ability to work sensitively and thoughtfully with service users and their carers often around challenging and complex presentations.
You should be flexible in your approaches to problem solving, be creative and be ready to embrace challenges and enjoy working as part of a team.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, to contribute and participate in undertaking comprehensive functional assessments, such as direct observation in various care settings, data collection and evaluation, and interviews with carers.
To contribute to formal assessments undertaken by the Psychology Service, e.g. by collecting relevant data, background information, conducting observations and assisting with the assessment tools.
To assist in the assessment and management of risk, including risks to personal safety and the development of collaborative crisis plans with service users and their carers.
In conjunction with the Clinical Psychologist and other team members, to assist in implementing and monitoring intervention packages in collaboration with the individual and their carers, such as developing accessible resources (such as easy read and social stories), providing direct modelling and contributing to training with carers/staff.
To develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with carers and offer support, empathy, and respect.
To actively contribute and participate in evaluating the work of the Psychology Service using specified outcome measures and client and carer satisfaction measures and service audit.
To participate in reviews and meetings in a professional manner. This will include presenting information in relation to individuals currently being worked with, reporting progress and obtaining direction, and working collaboratively with other members of the MDT.
To contribute to the development of the Psychology and Complex Behaviour Support Serviceand the ongoing learning process of other team members by presenting views and ideasduring team and other meetings, and by attending and contributing to in service training(such as Difference and Diversity reflective sessions and PBS training). To collate and graph baseline and routine data collected in relation to referred behaviour,risk management and quality of life and the implementation of intervention. To produce and present to individuals, carers and other professionals, written sectionswithin an assessment report which give details of the persons quality of life, skills, and theassessment process used. To participate in chairing meetings and taking minutes where necessary. To work independently without written or spoken instruction, and to manage workloadindependently. There may be an occasional requirement to work outside of core workinghours. Use weekly supervision to reflect on and guide work-based interventions and to developnew skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a clinical psychologist, to contribute and participate in undertaking comprehensive functional assessments, such as direct observation in various care settings, data collection and evaluation, and interviews with carers.
To contribute to formal assessments undertaken by the Psychology Service, e.g. by collecting relevant data, background information, conducting observations and assisting with the assessment tools.
To assist in the assessment and management of risk, including risks to personal safety and the development of collaborative crisis plans with service users and their carers.
In conjunction with the Clinical Psychologist and other team members, to assist in implementing and monitoring intervention packages in collaboration with the individual and their carers, such as developing accessible resources (such as easy read and social stories), providing direct modelling and contributing to training with carers/staff.
To develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with carers and offer support, empathy, and respect.
To actively contribute and participate in evaluating the work of the Psychology Service using specified outcome measures and client and carer satisfaction measures and service audit.
To participate in reviews and meetings in a professional manner. This will include presenting information in relation to individuals currently being worked with, reporting progress and obtaining direction, and working collaboratively with other members of the MDT.
To contribute to the development of the Psychology and Complex Behaviour Support Serviceand the ongoing learning process of other team members by presenting views and ideasduring team and other meetings, and by attending and contributing to in service training(such as Difference and Diversity reflective sessions and PBS training). To collate and graph baseline and routine data collected in relation to referred behaviour,risk management and quality of life and the implementation of intervention. To produce and present to individuals, carers and other professionals, written sectionswithin an assessment report which give details of the persons quality of life, skills, and theassessment process used. To participate in chairing meetings and taking minutes where necessary. To work independently without written or spoken instruction, and to manage workloadindependently. There may be an occasional requirement to work outside of core workinghours. Use weekly supervision to reflect on and guide work-based interventions and to developnew skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Eligible for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, learning disability practice, behavioural strategies and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour challenges
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of liaison with families / carers
Desirable
- Experience of supporting individuals with autism or a dual diagnosis.
- Experience of producing accessible information
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of assessment and intervention of individuals who present a challenge, gained through degree, further training and supervision of clinical practice.
- Ability to participate in functional assessments and behaviour support planning.
- Able to respond flexibly to the needs of individuals on the caseload, in relation to hours worked
- To be able to use Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to document information in a clear and structured way.
- Ability to travel to clients' homes, day centres etc, within the borough.
- To regularly concentrate and produce detailed graphs and reports.
- The ability to transmit information to others in meetings and presentations through good communication skills.
- Ability to deal with distressing circumstances whilst working directly with individuals.
- Ability to read and be informed about distressing events that have occurred in the recent or distant past of individuals being supported.
- Able to support individuals and carers in times of distress when working without direct support.
- Confidence to work autonomously in a range of settings away from base.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
- Areas of specialist interest which would complement existing team expertise
- More extensive knowledge of challenging behaviour assessments and interventions, evidence of further specialist training/qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Eligible for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, learning disability practice, behavioural strategies and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people whose behaviour challenges
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of liaison with families / carers
Desirable
- Experience of supporting individuals with autism or a dual diagnosis.
- Experience of producing accessible information
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of assessment and intervention of individuals who present a challenge, gained through degree, further training and supervision of clinical practice.
- Ability to participate in functional assessments and behaviour support planning.
- Able to respond flexibly to the needs of individuals on the caseload, in relation to hours worked
- To be able to use Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to document information in a clear and structured way.
- Ability to travel to clients' homes, day centres etc, within the borough.
- To regularly concentrate and produce detailed graphs and reports.
- The ability to transmit information to others in meetings and presentations through good communication skills.
- Ability to deal with distressing circumstances whilst working directly with individuals.
- Ability to read and be informed about distressing events that have occurred in the recent or distant past of individuals being supported.
- Able to support individuals and carers in times of distress when working without direct support.
- Confidence to work autonomously in a range of settings away from base.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
- Areas of specialist interest which would complement existing team expertise
- More extensive knowledge of challenging behaviour assessments and interventions, evidence of further specialist training/qualifications
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).
