NHS
Assistant Psychologist
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Job Description
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- Knowledge of problems presenting to CAMHS (inc. Theory, assessment and treatment methods
- Awareness of diversity issues through attendance at relevant training
- Skills in relevant Psych assessment and interview
- Strong written communication
- Skills in providing/supporting teaching and training
- Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.y
- Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in CAMHS to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
- The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do
- A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Knowledge of problems presenting to CAMHS (inc. Theory, assessment and treatment methods
- Awareness of diversity issues through attendance at relevant training
- Skills in relevant Psych assessment and interview
- Strong written communication
- Skills in providing/supporting teaching and training
- Post-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits.
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.y
- Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in CAMHS to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
- The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do
- A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Job summary
We are seeking a creative and committed Assistant Psychologist to work in Southwark CAMHS. Applicants must have a first degree in psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartership, 2:1 or above. Applicants will ideally have prior clinical and research experience, including data and statistical analysis. The post-holders will gain a wide variety of experience and be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and so these posts are highly suitable for candidates who aspire to future training in clinical psychology.
Main duties of the job
You will join three existing Assistant Psychologists in the service and work across several teams. Clinical work may include individual screening appointments for neurodevelopmental difficulties, co-facilitating therapeutic groups and joint assessment and therapeutic clinical work. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service user involvement groups. Audit and contribution to service development will also be crucial aspects of the work.
About us
Southwark CAMHS
The Southwark Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service comprises of 10 clinical teams with staff from a variety of disciplines including; psychology, psychiatry, nursing, family therapy, arts psychotherapies, child psychotherapy, occupational therapy and social work. The service is currently working towards implementing Thrive principles in practice and is committed to continuously improving the experience of service users. We are a caring and welcoming service.
Date posted
02 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£30,279 to £33,116 a year per annum incl. of HCAs
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
334-CLI-5958666
Job locations
Mapother House
de Crespigny Park
London
SE5 8AZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS.
To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.
Job responsibilities
To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS.
To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mapother House
de Crespigny Park
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mapother House
de Crespigny Park
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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