Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to join our Integrated Recovery Hub as an Assistant Psychologist on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is based in the borough of Richmond. The successful candidates will join a very supportive Psychology & Psychotherapies team in Richmond and will receive weekly supervision to support them.
The Assistant Psychologist role will provide psychological assessments and interventions and will co-facilitate psycho-educational groups, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The role will also include supporting members of the team with audit and/or research projects, clinically relevant administration tasks, teaching and project work. They will also be responsible for maintaining databases and assisting with referral processes.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting them in their career aspirations. Through regular supervision and access to in-house training opportunities, we will support you to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress in your career, especially in pursuit of further training in Clinical and/or Counselling Psychology.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Psychologist will:
o Attend weekly Psychology & Psychotherapies referrals meetings
o Attend and contribute to weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings
o Support psychology colleagues in the delivery and co-facilitation of psychoeducation groups
o Work jointly with team members where indicated
o Shadow assessment of patients on the waiting list and learn to carry out assessments, as appropriate
o Provide psychological assessments under supervision
o Provide low-intensity psychological interventions under supervision
o Assist in triaging referrals to psychology
o Contribute to the psychology waiting list management including following up with people on the list
o Contribute to the development of psychology information leaflets and orientation workshops
o Attend weekly supervision with a qualified clinical psychologist
o Assist with service development and quality improvement projects, as needed
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 as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
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 of benefits 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 appropriate supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.
1. To undertake psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
2. To observe clinical psychological assessments and contribute to the writing of psychological reports, under clinical supervision.
3. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
4. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and to run psych-educational groups (with a co-facilitator). To observe groups and contribute to the clinical notes of these sessions.
5. To work with other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
6. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
7. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
1. In common with all psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
3. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Management, Recruitment and Service Development
1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects and recovery-focused projects within the service as required.
2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and Service Evaluation
1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To maintain the P and P outcomes database
3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under appropriate supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.
1. To undertake psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.
2. To observe clinical psychological assessments and contribute to the writing of psychological reports, under clinical supervision.
3. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
4. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups and to run psych-educational groups (with a co-facilitator). To observe groups and contribute to the clinical notes of these sessions.
5. To work with other staff to assess clients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
6. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
7. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
1. In common with all psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
2. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
3. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care.
Management, Recruitment and Service Development
1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects and recovery-focused projects within the service as required.
2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and Service Evaluation
1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To maintain the P and P outcomes database
3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
- Experience of working in adult mental health, substance misuse, or in-patient mental health services.
- Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
- Experience of using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with psychologists
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing skills
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- A upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
- Experience of working in adult mental health, substance misuse, or in-patient mental health services.
- Experience of co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
- Experience of using computers for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with psychologists
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses service user's particular needs
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Experience using IT for databases or data-analysis.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing skills
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).
