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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need to manage projects, maintain databases, support clinical work under supervision, co-facilitate courses, and liaise with various health and social care services.
  • You will support service development, manage databases, assist in clinical work, co-facilitate psycho-educational groups, and liaise with various agencies.

Requirements

  • - To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
  • - To set up and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and use these to support with screening, consultation and monitoring of service users, using advanced IT skills in evaluation, audit and research.
  • - To support consultation, assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
  • - To undertake direct and indirect clinical work, such as SPJ assessments, as required under live or regular supervision from a qualified Psychological Therapist.
  • - To plan, organise and co-facilitate 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 and develop the strong partnership ethos of the pathway.

Responsibilities

  • To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
  • To set up and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and use these to support with screening, consultation and monitoring of service users, using advanced IT skills in evaluation, audit and research.
  • To support consultation, assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
  • To undertake direct and indirect clinical work, such as SPJ assessments, as required under live or regular supervision from a qualified Psychological Therapist.
  • To plan, organise and co-facilitate 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 and develop the strong partnership ethos of the pathway.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Assistant Psychologist role?

The primary focus of the Assistant Psychologist role is to work with individuals who have an offending history and complex personality difficulties, supporting their psychological wellbeing and reducing reoffending.

Who will the Assistant Psychologist be working under?

The Assistant Psychologist will work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist within the Southeast London Integrated Community Pathways Service.

What types of tasks are expected of the Assistant Psychologist?

The Assistant Psychologist is expected to undertake projects related to service development and evaluation, set up and maintain databases, support clinical consultations and assessments, and co-facilitate psycho-educational courses and groups.

What qualifications or training are preferred for this position?

While specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, relevant academic training in psychology is typically expected, along with prior experience or interest in working with individuals with complex psychological difficulties.

What kind of clinical work will the Assistant Psychologist be involved in?

The Assistant Psychologist may undertake direct and indirect clinical work, such as Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) assessments, as required under supervision from qualified Psychological Therapists.

Is previous experience in working with offenders required for this position?

Previous experience is not explicitly required, but an interest in working with people with offending histories and complex personality difficulties is essential.

How does the organization ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care?

The Southeast London Integrated Community Pathways Service employs a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychotherapists, clinical practitioners, and probation practitioners, fostering collaboration across health, social care, and voluntary agencies.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Stewart Phillips, a Psychological Therapist, via email at stewart.phillips2@nhs.net or telephone at 07385 469338.

What values does the organization uphold?

The organization upholds values of kindness, fairness, listening, and care in the provision of services.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

We're kind, we're fair, we listen, we care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1944
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including mental health, community health, and learning disability services across South East London and Kent. Their mission is to improve lives by providing high-quality, safe, and responsive healthcare tailored to individual needs. The trust aims to be a leader in delivering compassionate and innovative care, working closely with patients, carers, and communities to promote health and well-being.