FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title for this position is Assistant Psychologist.
Is this position full-time or part-time?
This position is part-time.
Where is the location of the job?
The job is located in Islington EIS.
What will be the main focus of the Assistant Psychologist role?
The main focus of the role will be providing carer support and education through individual work with carers, supporting the existing monthly group, and carrying out clinical administration, data collection and analysis, audit, and service development projects.
Who will supervise the Assistant Psychologist?
The post-holder will be supervised and line-managed by a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The post requires entitlement to Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Is previous experience with psychosis necessary for this role?
Previous experience of working with people with psychosis and their carers is desirable.
What kind of training and professional development opportunities are offered?
The position offers an extensive CPD programme, including in-house psychological workshops in various therapeutic approaches and opportunities for continued professional development.
What is the working environment like?
The working environment is described as a vibrant community of psychological therapists in community psychosis services, with close collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and a commitment to regular high-quality supervision.
Can I contact someone for more information about the role?
Yes, you can contact Dr. Natasha Avery, the Psychology Lead for EIS, at the email address natasha.avery@candi.nhs.uk or by phone at 07871968717.
What types of approaches will be used in the psychological care provided?
The service will draw on a range of approaches including CBTp, Family Interventions, systemic therapies, and third-wave therapies.
Are there any health and wellbeing initiatives available for staff?
Yes, there are a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives available for staff, along with flexible working options.
How does the North London Mental Health Partnership aim to benefit the residents and patients?
By working together, the partnership aims to achieve more for the residents of North Central London and their patients than they could by working apart, thereby delivering better care and transforming the environment for service users and staff.