Job summary
We have been awarded funding from Health Education England to offerpaid work experience opportunities to psychology graduates from underrepresented backgrounds in the psychology workforce, in order toimprove the diversity of our workforce and better represent the communities we serve. We areseeking applications from psychology graduates from ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in the UK,from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those who have caring responsibilities. Candidates should not have post-graduate qualifications in psychology.Please see the person specification for further details on eligibility criteria.
Successful applicants will receive high quality clinical supervision from an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, will have an individualised placement plan to develop a portfolio of experience and will have mentoring sessions to support career aspirations.
There are five 6 month,part-time (2.5 days) posts available.Examples of the services you may work in include child and young people mental health services, adult mental health services, services for people with learning disabilities and health psychology. Services are based across different sites in Surrey and bordering localities; successful candidates will be expected to travel to SABP's Leatherhead hub for employment identification checks and induction. Please see the website for more information about SABP's services.
Main duties of the job
To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live and regular supervision from qualified applied HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist working within the service, and by working independently according to a plan agreed with the team leader and the supervising psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome statistics, and/or other project work as appropriate and agreed with the team leader and supervising psychologist.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Lived experience: From an ethnic background that is currently underrepresented in the UK, and/or from a socio-economically disadvantaged background, including first-generation graduate, and/or having caring responsibilities and/or being a care leaver or a student not supported by family.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Able to be flexible and cope with multiple demands.
Demonstrated interest in working in a healthcare setting.
Not have held any substantial prior paid assistant psychologist, research assistant or similar employment (more than the equivalent of four weeks in total).
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
To be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
Approach/Values
Essential
Demonstrate support for values and beliefs of the Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership Trust
Qualifications
Essential
A Lower Second-Class Honours degree or higher in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS
Not hold or be studying for a Masters degree or postgraduate degree (with the exception of a Masters degree completed as a conversion degree for applicants with a non-psychology Bachelors degree or a combined Bachelors and Masters degree).
Suitable for someone who is passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the provision of psychological care and support to people who use services.
Key Responsibilities To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions under the supervision of a psychologist as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings. To actively work with people who use services, carers, families and staff in implementing the care plan devised by the psychologist. To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences. To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner. To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person, and updating risk assessments as required. To work in partnership with people in other health and social care settings. To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people whouse services and their families. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To contribute to conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within the relevant field. To participate in quality assurance activities as required. To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of interventions driven by government initiatives To contribute to developing and providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences. Contribute to neuropsychological assessments under supervision of qualified practitioner psychologist
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist working within the service, and by working independently according to a plan agreed with the team leader and the supervising psychologist. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of outcome statistics, and/or other project work as appropriate and agreed with the team leader and supervising psychologist.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
Lived experience: From an ethnic background that is currently underrepresented in the UK, and/or from a socio-economically disadvantaged background, including first-generation graduate, and/or having caring responsibilities and/or being a care leaver or a student not supported by family.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Able to be flexible and cope with multiple demands.
Demonstrated interest in working in a healthcare setting.
Not have held any substantial prior paid assistant psychologist, research assistant or similar employment (more than the equivalent of four weeks in total).
Communication/Relationship skills
Essential
To be able to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
Approach/Values
Essential
Demonstrate support for values and beliefs of the Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership Trust
Qualifications
Essential
A Lower Second-Class Honours degree or higher in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS
Not hold or be studying for a Masters degree or postgraduate degree (with the exception of a Masters degree completed as a conversion degree for applicants with a non-psychology Bachelors degree or a combined Bachelors and Masters degree).
Suitable for someone who is passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the provision of psychological care and support to people who use services.
Key Responsibilities To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions under the supervision of a psychologist as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings. To actively work with people who use services, carers, families and staff in implementing the care plan devised by the psychologist. To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences. To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner. To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person, and updating risk assessments as required. To work in partnership with people in other health and social care settings. To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people whouse services and their families. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005). To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation. To contribute to conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within the relevant field. To participate in quality assurance activities as required. To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of interventions driven by government initiatives To contribute to developing and providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences. Contribute to neuropsychological assessments under supervision of qualified practitioner psychologist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree accredited by BPS at 2.2 or above or degree plus master's level conversion qualification accredited by BPS.
- Not studying towards or hold a post-graduate qualification in psychology (with the exception of a masters conversion)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or unpaid
- Experience of working collaboratively with others
- Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
- Competent in the use of SPSS for windows, including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree accredited by BPS at 2.2 or above or degree plus master's level conversion qualification accredited by BPS.
- Not studying towards or hold a post-graduate qualification in psychology (with the exception of a masters conversion)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or unpaid
- Experience of working collaboratively with others
- Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
- Competent in the use of SPSS for windows, including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
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.
