Job summary
Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our caring and supportive Therapy Team at Holybourne Hospital.
Located in Roehampton, Holybourne is an Adult Mental Health hospital for people of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions. We are committed to providing highquality intensive treatment in a clinically safe, caring, and secure environment. We play a crucial role in supporting the NHS when intensive care needs cannot be met locally.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Psychologist, you will be part of a friendly, collaborative multi-disciplinary team supportingpeople over the age of 18 who may be admitted to us informally or may be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
Holybourne Hospital is distributed across three acute wards, with plans for a 4thPsychiatric Intensive Care (PICU) ward later in the year. Our patient facilities include a therapy suite, gym and enclosed sports area, designated art room, therapy kitchen, multi-faith room, and a therapy garden.
If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges, we encourage you to explore this rewarding opportunity further.
We will close the advert once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to carry out duties which may include the following:
- Conduct and score psychometric assessments
- Assist in the formulation and delivery of Care Plans involving the psychological treatment of a patients condition
- Implement psychological interventions within both individual and group settings
- Support the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects
- Maintain adequate records of their involvement with a patient and maintain the services clinical database, keeping records up to date at regular intervals
- Collaborate with other team members to assess patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary review
- Support the delivery of teaching and training to other members of the team
- Attend and contribute to Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Undertake data collection, collation and analysis exercises for the purpose of clinical audit and research
- Work within the British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Conduct and organisation guidelines
- Attend relevant training and development to maintain and develop skills and knowledge
- Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dr Mark Gentry, Head of Therapies, on 020 8780 6155.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist to carry out duties which may include the following:
- Conduct and score psychometric assessments
- Assist in the formulation and delivery of Care Plans involving the psychological treatment of a patients condition
- Implement psychological interventions within both individual and group settings
- Support the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects
- Maintain adequate records of their involvement with a patient and maintain the services clinical database, keeping records up to date at regular intervals
- Collaborate with other team members to assess patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary review
- Support the delivery of teaching and training to other members of the team
- Attend and contribute to Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Undertake data collection, collation and analysis exercises for the purpose of clinical audit and research
- Work within the British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Conduct and organisation guidelines
- Attend relevant training and development to maintain and develop skills and knowledge
- Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dr Mark Gentry, Head of Therapies, on 020 8780 6155.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS recognised Psychology undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above
Experience
Essential
- Previous healthcare experience is essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a Mental Health diagnosis would be an advantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS recognised Psychology undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above
Experience
Essential
- Previous healthcare experience is essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal)
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a Mental Health diagnosis would be an advantage
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.
