Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Complex Anxiety Disorders and Depression pathway within the newly formed Enfield Integrated Core Teams. The CADD stream offers specialised therapy for complex presentations such as chronic and severe depression and anxiety disorders. Clients often present with trauma histories, personality disorder traits and may also have dual diagnosis presentations. The Enfield Integrated Core Teams are comprised of several different care pathways (Psychosis, Personality Disorder, Complex PTSD, Complex Anxiety Disorders and Depression, 18-25 Service, Step & Thrive, Dual Diagnosis, Voluntary Services, etc). The development of the Integrated Core Teams is in response to the NHS 10-year plan to develop mental health services around the Primary Care Networks and provides new opportunities which include developing partnership working with the voluntary sector, working more closely with GP practices and developing more innovative, community based and holistic ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post holder will include:
- Co-facilitating therapy groups with qualified psychologists
- Holding a small individual therapy caseload under supervision of a qualified psychologist
- Supporting the management of the waiting lists including managing system to regularly contact those on the waiting list to carrying out risk assessments, problem-solving and signposting
- Management of the outcome measure collection and auditing
- Monthly reporting on care pathways and waiting times
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
- To be involved in new service developments within the team in developing the transformation plans.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
- We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
- Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
- Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
- Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
- We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance
- NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
- We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together
- We keep things simple
- We empower
- We are proudly diverse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Please note that the advertisement may close early if we receive a large number of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Please note that the advertisement may close early if we receive a large number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- 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.
Skills/ Abilities
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 psychological resistance.
- 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
Desirable
- Experience using software for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- A high standard of report writing.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with other mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision as an Assistant Psychologist
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
- Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision (both clinical and managerial) appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- 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.
Skills/ Abilities
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 psychological resistance.
- 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
Desirable
- Experience using software for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- A high standard of report writing.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with other mental health problems and/or other disabilities
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision as an Assistant Psychologist
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
- Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision (both clinical and managerial) 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).
