Job summary
Are you a psychology graduate looking to further their career to enter on to clinical/counselling psychology training?
Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard working?
We are looking for a compassionate, creative and highly motivated psychology graduate to join the UCLH Staff Psychology & Welfare Service (SPWS). We seek a psychology graduate who is aiming to pursue a career in Psychology and who is working towards the doctorate programme for Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Candidates considering applying for these training courses are expected to achieve at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) eligibility. SPWS is well-established within the Trust and the post-holder will join a friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary team of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, conflict coaches and mediators.
This is an exciting and critically important time to work in this area, helping to support our diverse hospital workforce to cope with the impact of, and recover from the pandemic as well as the on-going nature of healthcare work in acute hospital settings. This service has been in place for over 20 years at UCLH with this post a recent addition to enhance the service.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post:
o To develop resources to support the embedding of the sexual safety charter.o To support the SSC Psychologists to develop and undertake a new pathway supporting staff reporting sexual violence.o To support triages, assessments and groups with staff affected by sexual violence and abuse.o To support the Pathway Lead in communicating across the Trist the new support pathway for staff reporting sexual violence and abuse.o To assess and support Acute health NHS Staff with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery.o To assist with the provision of information/self-help material and support for self-help groups.o To provide low-intensity interventions, such as psycho-educational interventions, guided self-help and 'holding spaces' for staff accessing the service.o To develop training packages for staff teams.o To attend multidisciplinary meetings about referrals or clients in treatmento To be involved in mapping demand, lead in monitoring outcomes for staff support work and contribute to the development of evaluations, newsletters, resources and updating on progression.o To provide a range of information and support for evidence based low intensity psychological treatments which will include guided self-help, CBT, ACT. This may be face-face, telephone or via other media.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please start your personal statement with below : 'I am interested in the Sexual Safety Charter because...' Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
The covid-19 pandemic has further increased the need for individual and team level staff support and The Staff Psychology & Welfare Service continues to address these needs, offering prompt access to highly specialist assessment and a range of evidence-based psychological interventions for staff. It is also part of the wider recovery programme and long term health and wellbeing agenda at UCLH. We work closely with our workforce colleagues in Staff Experience, Learning & Development and alongside our Staff Networks to encourage long term and sustainable cultural change within the organisation. Our team aims to represent the diverse workforce we support and is dedicated to promoting equity and embracing inclusion as core values. We aim to reduce stigma, increase engagement in self-care and organisational support to help our staff thrive at work and in their personal lives.
Our team was expanded in response to the growing psychosocial needs of staff emerging during the coronavirus pandemic and will aim to support the recovery of the organisation and staff following the pandemic based on our trauma informed stepped-care approach. The post holder will be joining a large supportive service with good levels of supervision and a personal development programme to help achieve further relevant training targets. The post holder will undertake clinical work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. They will participate in the running of groups, as well as playing a key role in audits and service evaluations. Other duties include development of self-help and training packages and supporting clinicians with service development work streams and initiatives.
This role within the service requires the post-holder to be confident to work independently within their own team as well as closely with multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust. This post, while working for SPWS, will have a specific focus on supporting the clinicians working to embed the Sexual Safety Charter at UCLH.
We offer excellent clinical supervision and support with line management by the Clinical Lead / Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The right person will be organised, self-motivated, self-aware and show a commitment to working with the staff and services that provide support to our staff members.
The successful candidate will hold university degree in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness: for example, a degree in psychology, health or social sciences.
Will work alongside experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists and have further opportunity to work closely with colleagues also delivering staff support initiatives and interventions. You will have weekly supervision from a psychologist also enabling a rich experience of the supervisory process, in line with relevant professional guidelines and policies as well as access to our trainee forums. To work closely with clinicians to develop their evaluation, research and clinical skills, and be keen to work flexibly. To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please start your personal statement with below : 'I am interested in the Sexual Safety Charter because...' Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
The covid-19 pandemic has further increased the need for individual and team level staff support and The Staff Psychology & Welfare Service continues to address these needs, offering prompt access to highly specialist assessment and a range of evidence-based psychological interventions for staff. It is also part of the wider recovery programme and long term health and wellbeing agenda at UCLH. We work closely with our workforce colleagues in Staff Experience, Learning & Development and alongside our Staff Networks to encourage long term and sustainable cultural change within the organisation. Our team aims to represent the diverse workforce we support and is dedicated to promoting equity and embracing inclusion as core values. We aim to reduce stigma, increase engagement in self-care and organisational support to help our staff thrive at work and in their personal lives.
Our team was expanded in response to the growing psychosocial needs of staff emerging during the coronavirus pandemic and will aim to support the recovery of the organisation and staff following the pandemic based on our trauma informed stepped-care approach. The post holder will be joining a large supportive service with good levels of supervision and a personal development programme to help achieve further relevant training targets. The post holder will undertake clinical work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. They will participate in the running of groups, as well as playing a key role in audits and service evaluations. Other duties include development of self-help and training packages and supporting clinicians with service development work streams and initiatives.
This role within the service requires the post-holder to be confident to work independently within their own team as well as closely with multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust. This post, while working for SPWS, will have a specific focus on supporting the clinicians working to embed the Sexual Safety Charter at UCLH.
We offer excellent clinical supervision and support with line management by the Clinical Lead / Consultant Clinical Psychologist. The right person will be organised, self-motivated, self-aware and show a commitment to working with the staff and services that provide support to our staff members.
The successful candidate will hold university degree in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness: for example, a degree in psychology, health or social sciences.
Will work alongside experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists and have further opportunity to work closely with colleagues also delivering staff support initiatives and interventions. You will have weekly supervision from a psychologist also enabling a rich experience of the supervisory process, in line with relevant professional guidelines and policies as well as access to our trainee forums. To work closely with clinicians to develop their evaluation, research and clinical skills, and be keen to work flexibly. To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and it's applications (Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of principles of psychological assessments.
Desirable
- Further post graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology, clinical health psychology, EMDR and/or research design and analysis
- A good working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS)
- Knowledge of the principles involved in cognitive assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Previous experience of working or volunteering with users with common mental and/or physical health difficulties.
- Knowledge of anxiety/depressive disorders clients may commonly present with and/or core physical health conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS/healthcare contexts
- Previous experience in IAPT context
- Prior experience in group co-facilitation
- Prior experience in administering psychological measures.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast- paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Computer proficiency
Desirable
- Well-developed listening skills
- Some understanding of programming and IT
- The ability to set up, complete data entry and maintain databases (Excel, Access)
- An understanding of occupational psychology
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with staff from different disciplines.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to complete agreed work.
- Reliability and consistency.
Desirable
- Strong desire to learn.
- Interest in research-practice integration.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Experience or understanding of working with population affected by trauma and violence
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and it's applications (Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of principles of psychological assessments.
Desirable
- Further post graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology, clinical health psychology, EMDR and/or research design and analysis
- A good working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS)
- Knowledge of the principles involved in cognitive assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Previous experience of working or volunteering with users with common mental and/or physical health difficulties.
- Knowledge of anxiety/depressive disorders clients may commonly present with and/or core physical health conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS/healthcare contexts
- Previous experience in IAPT context
- Prior experience in group co-facilitation
- Prior experience in administering psychological measures.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast- paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Computer proficiency
Desirable
- Well-developed listening skills
- Some understanding of programming and IT
- The ability to set up, complete data entry and maintain databases (Excel, Access)
- An understanding of occupational psychology
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with staff from different disciplines.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to complete agreed work.
- Reliability and consistency.
Desirable
- Strong desire to learn.
- Interest in research-practice integration.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to participate in and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- Experience or understanding of working with population affected by trauma and violence
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Staff Psychology & Welfare Service, UCLH
John Astor House, 3 Foley Street
London
W1W 6DN
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
