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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a 2:1 psychology degree, BPS graduate membership, clinical experience, high communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. Desirable: postgrad training, CAMHS experience, SPSS knowledge.
  • You will conduct client assessments, write care plans, provide interventions, assist in therapeutic groups, manage clinical records, and support research and data analysis.

Requirements

  • **Qualifications**
  • Psychology degree 2:1 or higher
  • Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
  • **Desirable criteria**
  • Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology including CAMHS, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
  • **Experience**
  • Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing addiction or mental health problems
  • Experience of research
  • **Desirable criteria**
  • Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
  • Experience of working with young people and their families in a CAMHS team or equivalent
  • **Knowledge and Skills**
  • High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate around subjects that may be highly emotive
  • Highly computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
  • An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
  • An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
  • **Desirable criteria**
  • Knowledge of SystmOne
  • Experience using microcomputers for databases or data analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
  • High standard of report writing
  • **Personal**
  • An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
  • An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities
  • Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals.
  • **Desirable criteria**
  • An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • To plan and undertake assessments of clients. This may include using motivational interviewing techniques, self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with clients including family members. Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, as well as requiring prolonged concentration
  • To write clinical summaries and care plans based on information gleaned at assessment and present these to the multi-disciplinary team
  • To provide motivational interventions to clients waiting to commence CBT
  • To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with gaming problems and their families on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times. May be subject to verbal aggression in individual sessions
  • To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff
  • To liaise with referrers and clients and facilitate the referral process along with administrative staff. To maintain an oversight of client engagement from first contact to discharge
  • To assist managers and senior staff as required to ensure the safe daily operation of the clinic
  • To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects on a regular basis in order to help develop and improve service provision. This may include complex audits / service evaluation using qualitative or quantitative methods
  • To undertake production of questionnaires, data collection, setting up of databases and spreadsheets, data analysis, and the production of reports and presentation of summaries to colleagues using IT and statistical programmes, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and SPSS
  • The post holder will input and maintain appropriate clinical records and statistical data using SystmOne
  • The post holder will work with Admin colleagues to ensure clinical records are accurate and up to date

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Assistant Psychologist position?

A Psychology degree with a 2:1 or higher and entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society are required.

Is previous experience in a clinical setting necessary for this role?

Yes, previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing addiction or mental health problems is essential.

Will I need to assist with research projects?

Yes, the role includes assisting in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to help develop and improve service provision.

What types of psychological interventions will I be involved with?

You will primarily be involved with motivational interviewing and CBT-based interventions.

Is training provided for the role?

Yes, the successful applicant will have opportunities to contribute to training prison staff and residents as part of a unique project.

Where will the Assistant Psychologist be based?

The position will primarily be based at the National Problem Gambling Clinic in London, but it will also involve work within the Surrey prison estate.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, CNWL values clinical governance, audit, and research, and is committed to staff competence and training.

What skills are essential for this position?

High-level communication skills (written and verbal), proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to communicate sensitive information effectively are essential.

Will I be working with a multi-disciplinary team?

Yes, you will present clinical summaries and care plans to the multi-disciplinary team and support their work.

Is it necessary to have experience with young people and families?

While not essential, experience working with young people and families in a CAMHS team or equivalent is considered desirable.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

There's a place for you at CNWL.

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Mission & Purpose

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 6,550 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes, Surrey and areas beyond. We provide a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. We are here to provide support for people through every stage of life. Our catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence. We are committed to providing services that need the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.