Job summary
Assistant Psychologist
North London Forensic Service
Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (HIRC)
The North London Forensic Service are recruiting one Assistant Psychologist (AP) to join our diverse and innovative team at the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre. We are seeking an AP who is passionate about working in mental health settings to support our Psychology department.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to delivering psychological aspects of care, including conducting assessments and delivering interventions (1:1 and group work) under supervision of a qualified Psychologist; work independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. You will also have the opportunity to assist in clinically related administration, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, project work and also work with the Lead Psychologist to support the development and implementation of a trauma informed system of care.
The successful candidate will have strong engagement skills, and the ability to work well with other professionals (MDT and wider staff) and an appreciation of the challenging environment in which all staff are working.
Please note that the post holder will be required to work two Saturdays per month (AM).
Main duties of the job
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care. The role will involve a combination of data management, assessment and some therapeutic interventions under supervision with a range of clients both individually and in groups in order to develop psychological skills. The post requires a good understanding of how to set up and analyse a database, audit service delivery, and provide reports. Supervision will be provided by a qualified Psychologist. The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
The post holder will need to be a central part of the healthcare team at the HIRC. The healthcare team works within the HIRC and provides a multifaceted model with elements of crisis intervention, brief assessment and intervention, long term case management and assertive outreach. The post holder therefore needs to be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the client and be able to apply a bespoke intervention alongside other disciplines within the team. The post holder will provide support, consultation, and formal and informal training to colleagues and other staff. Excellent communication and relationship management skills are essential to this post.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for aspiring Clinical or Forensic Psychologists to gain a wide variety of experience to prepare them for doctoral or stage 2 training. There is also opportunity for rotation around the service during your employment. We have a strong track record of our Assistant Psychologists being successful in gaining training places on both the Clinical and Forensic doctorates. There are opportunities for flexible and hybrid working, although the predominant base for the roles will be at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre.
Diversity: To communicate across language and cultural barriers, through appropriate interpreters where necessary, to ensure that highly complex treatments are carried out in a language easily understandable to the service user. To be aware of and promote all anti-discriminatory practice in line with Trust Policy and professional psychology practice.
Safety at work: To work safely and under guidance in relation to aggression and violence. To minimize risks of physical violence by appropriate planning and taking precautionary measures.
Please see the JD for detailed description and main responsibilities required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for aspiring Clinical or Forensic Psychologists to gain a wide variety of experience to prepare them for doctoral or stage 2 training. There is also opportunity for rotation around the service during your employment. We have a strong track record of our Assistant Psychologists being successful in gaining training places on both the Clinical and Forensic doctorates. There are opportunities for flexible and hybrid working, although the predominant base for the roles will be at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre.
Diversity: To communicate across language and cultural barriers, through appropriate interpreters where necessary, to ensure that highly complex treatments are carried out in a language easily understandable to the service user. To be aware of and promote all anti-discriminatory practice in line with Trust Policy and professional psychology practice.
Safety at work: To work safely and under guidance in relation to aggression and violence. To minimize risks of physical violence by appropriate planning and taking precautionary measures.
Please see the JD for detailed description and main responsibilities required for this role.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An 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
- Work with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities/impairments
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Work within a forensic setting
KNOWLEDGE AND 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 analyse and process complex information through the use of databases, SPSS or similar packages.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health difficulties or other disabilities/impairments
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking complex data analysis using computer databases, SPSS and other appropriate means
- High standard of report writing.
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- n interest in working with people with mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An 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
- Work with people with mental health difficulties and/or other disabilities/impairments
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Work within a forensic setting
KNOWLEDGE AND 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 analyse and process complex information through the use of databases, SPSS or similar packages.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health difficulties or other disabilities/impairments
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking complex data analysis using computer databases, SPSS and other appropriate means
- High standard of report writing.
PERSONAL
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- n interest in working with people with mental health difficulties or other disabilities.
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)
Colnbrook By-Pass, Harmondsworth
West Drayton
UB7 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
