Job summary
We are offering a permanent contract for a full-time Band 6 Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPs), to join the Lewisham Integrated Therapies Team (LIT) and to be based within a Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT).
The CAP will work alongside P&P colleagues in the PCMHT in managing interventions and resources using a variety of interventions and ways of contact including phone, in person and online work. There will be the opportunity to provide group work as well as individual work.
The post is in a friendly team comprising various P&P roles including CBT therapists, CAPs, clinical/counselling psychologists/family and psychotherapists, and this team is within a wider service that works closely with a multidisciplinary Primary Care Mental Health Team that includes MDT staff and liaison with local communities, Community and Voluntary and Social Enterprises. The post will involve exposure to a range of therapeutic thinking in a wider P&P service that includes the modalities of CAT, Psychodynamic, Family & Couple Therapy, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Transference focused Therapy.
Supervision to the post holder will be provided by P&P staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work mainly within a Primary Care Mental Health Team, to provide psychologically-informed interventions including in person, online where indicated, and phone contact.
The post holder will work with people who use our services to develop a shared understanding of the complex issues they are facing, how they cope and the impact this has on their mental, physical health and well-being and those around them. Under supervision they will explore social, psychological, therapies and other potential options which may improve health outcomes and help them achieve agreed goals. The post involves group work as well as individual work. Working to incorporate local community resources with clients is part of the role. They will attend and contribute to data collection and audits as required.
Service users seen by the post holder will include those who have experienced high levels of distress and complex mental health difficulties. Service users may present with a high level of risk to both themselves and sometimes to other people. Assessments and brief interventions will be offered in person in the first instance.
We sincerely welcome applications from people who have previous experience of using Mental Health services, and/or individuals who are/have been a carer for someone. We are also very interested in receiving application from people who have strong local connections to the Lewisham borough
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
For a full list of our benefits please visit: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/421262/Working%20at%20SLaM.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- To communication constructively with a range of healthcareprofessionals in a variety of services including nurses, allied health professionals (AHPs), medical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team, and Community and Voluntary and Social Enterprises and referrers
- Work directly with the Psychology & Psychotherapy team, while reporting to aClinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist regarding psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Clinical
- All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist. The post-holder has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Under such direction and with these conditions the duties will be:
Please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- To communication constructively with a range of healthcareprofessionals in a variety of services including nurses, allied health professionals (AHPs), medical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team, and Community and Voluntary and Social Enterprises and referrers
- Work directly with the Psychology & Psychotherapy team, while reporting to aClinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist regarding psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Clinical
- All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist. The post-holder has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Under such direction and with these conditions the duties will be:
Please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAn approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher)
- oCompleted BPS [British Psychological Society] accredited CAP apprenticeship training programme including EPA to IFA standards
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstand how to analyse and appraise key theoretical concepts of psychological models of treatment both at individual and group level recognised in evidence-based national guidelines
- oCommunicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
- oApply and review risk assessments and formulations when working with complex patients within scope of practice
- oAble assess limits of professional boundaries and capacity and understand when to seek appropriate supervision/advice on practice and whom to refer to so as to ensure best care
Desirable
- oLived experience of using services, and/or being a carer for someone
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oTo be able to assess and formulate someone's experiences drawing on a range of psychological models and theory
- oAwareness of diversity of cultural norms across the borough, and being able to respond to this appropriately
- oUnderstand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
Desirable
- oExperienced in using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant to situation and service context that draw on specialist psychological tools to collect data to evaluate own practice as well as to enhance service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAn approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher)
- oCompleted BPS [British Psychological Society] accredited CAP apprenticeship training programme including EPA to IFA standards
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstand how to analyse and appraise key theoretical concepts of psychological models of treatment both at individual and group level recognised in evidence-based national guidelines
- oCommunicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate, written materials, making reasonable adjustments where appropriate in order to optimise people's understanding
- oApply and review risk assessments and formulations when working with complex patients within scope of practice
- oAble assess limits of professional boundaries and capacity and understand when to seek appropriate supervision/advice on practice and whom to refer to so as to ensure best care
Desirable
- oLived experience of using services, and/or being a carer for someone
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oTo be able to assess and formulate someone's experiences drawing on a range of psychological models and theory
- oAwareness of diversity of cultural norms across the borough, and being able to respond to this appropriately
- oUnderstand the principles of clinical supervision using them to provide a safe and supportive environment to reflect, review and discuss personal and professional responses to work
Desirable
- oExperienced in using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant to situation and service context that draw on specialist psychological tools to collect data to evaluate own practice as well as to enhance service delivery
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).
