Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant
Psychologist with a background in research and experience of working within a
children and young people to work within a multi-disciplinary Mental Health
Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional and mental health
provision within educational settings for 518-year-olds in the West London CCG
area.
Main duties of the job
This post will enable the post-holder to develop a
wide range of clinical, project coordination and evaluation skills. The
position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent
communicator and data competent, with an interest in quality improvement, an
understanding of child development and mental health, and a passion to support
services for children, young people and their families.
You will also work closely with families, as well as
colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, CAMHS, educational settings
where interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health
providers.
About us
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind
Were here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.
We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action.
We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To
assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To
undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and
summaries, using IT and statistical programs.
- Routinely measure
clinical outcomes, in line with the CYP-IAPT program.
- Maintain comprehensive records of
all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education
service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision-making.
- Complete all requirements
relating to data collection and report clinical outcomes and service
access data into the digital patient record system, CYP IAPTUS.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery low-intensity
psychological treatments based on evidence-based literature and research
to support best practice in clinical work. Interventions may include
guided self-help, and treatment might be individual or in
psychoeducational groups. This work includes delivery face to face,
virtual and telephone.
- Signpost referrals for children
and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.
- To receive regular line
management for all clinical and non-clinical work related to the service,
balancing the needs of both clinical and non-clinical work,
administration, data entry and CPD.
- Engage in robust managerial and
clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual
post-holder within the role, and working safely within that scope.
- Attend multi-disciplinary and
multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people
in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in
discussion with supervisors, and to provide direct assistance.
- Work in collaboration with school
staff, parents, children, young people, and the wider community to enhance
and broaden access to mental health services.
Evaluation
- To support the work of the
Business support Administrator and Head of Youth Services on the analysis
of MHSTs data, both for routine reporting and for the purposes of service
evaluation, research, and service improvement.
- To work with Team Leads and head
of service to implement the evaluation framework to support exploring the
feasibility and impact of non-clinical and clinical delivery.
- To work with the Business Support
Administrator, Team Leads and senior clinicians to acquire the necessary
statistical and research skills to assist in the analysis and modelling of
large-scale data sets
Communications
- To work closely with the HFEH
MINDs staff leading on communications and engagement to support the
drafting and editing of clinically robust and evidence-based content, such
as best practice tips, booklets, case studies, videos, pod casts and
training materials for MHST.
- To support the development of
accessible and user-friendly content and resources for parents/carers
accessing our website and online digital platform (MY-MIND TV).
- Support Whole School Approach
Staff Wellbeing advisor and Service user participation lead to develop
surveys and other ways of collecting information about the interests of
school staff children and young people, parents/carers and service users,
to inform content development and service delivery.
General
- To maintain an awareness of and
actively follow and promote HFEH MINDs policies, including Equal
Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Information Governance.
- The welfare of the children,
young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with our services
either directly or indirectly is paramount and all staff have a
responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed, including
compliance with statutory requirements.
- This is not an exhaustive list of
duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to
undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in
discussion with the manager.
- This job description will be
reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any
such changes will be discussed with the post holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To
assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To
undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and
summaries, using IT and statistical programs.
- Routinely measure
clinical outcomes, in line with the CYP-IAPT program.
- Maintain comprehensive records of
all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education
service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision-making.
- Complete all requirements
relating to data collection and report clinical outcomes and service
access data into the digital patient record system, CYP IAPTUS.
- To assist in the formulation and delivery low-intensity
psychological treatments based on evidence-based literature and research
to support best practice in clinical work. Interventions may include
guided self-help, and treatment might be individual or in
psychoeducational groups. This work includes delivery face to face,
virtual and telephone.
- Signpost referrals for children
and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.
- To receive regular line
management for all clinical and non-clinical work related to the service,
balancing the needs of both clinical and non-clinical work,
administration, data entry and CPD.
- Engage in robust managerial and
clinical supervision, identifying the scope of practice of the individual
post-holder within the role, and working safely within that scope.
- Attend multi-disciplinary and
multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people
in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in
discussion with supervisors, and to provide direct assistance.
- Work in collaboration with school
staff, parents, children, young people, and the wider community to enhance
and broaden access to mental health services.
Evaluation
- To support the work of the
Business support Administrator and Head of Youth Services on the analysis
of MHSTs data, both for routine reporting and for the purposes of service
evaluation, research, and service improvement.
- To work with Team Leads and head
of service to implement the evaluation framework to support exploring the
feasibility and impact of non-clinical and clinical delivery.
- To work with the Business Support
Administrator, Team Leads and senior clinicians to acquire the necessary
statistical and research skills to assist in the analysis and modelling of
large-scale data sets
Communications
- To work closely with the HFEH
MINDs staff leading on communications and engagement to support the
drafting and editing of clinically robust and evidence-based content, such
as best practice tips, booklets, case studies, videos, pod casts and
training materials for MHST.
- To support the development of
accessible and user-friendly content and resources for parents/carers
accessing our website and online digital platform (MY-MIND TV).
- Support Whole School Approach
Staff Wellbeing advisor and Service user participation lead to develop
surveys and other ways of collecting information about the interests of
school staff children and young people, parents/carers and service users,
to inform content development and service delivery.
General
- To maintain an awareness of and
actively follow and promote HFEH MINDs policies, including Equal
Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Information Governance.
- The welfare of the children,
young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with our services
either directly or indirectly is paramount and all staff have a
responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed, including
compliance with statutory requirements.
- This is not an exhaustive list of
duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to
undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in
discussion with the manager.
- This job description will be
reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any
such changes will be discussed with the post holder
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of social inequalities and how this relates to mental health
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the key social economic and systemic factors that contribute to poor mental health of children, young people, and parents / careers from Black, Asian and other Ethic Minority groups
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Experience of literature reviews, data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate Psychology degree (or equivalent) that confers British Psychological Societys Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
Desirable
- Masters and/or post-graduate degree
- Experience using IAPTUS CYP patient record system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to distil complex issues in clear language for a wide range of audiences
- Commitment to working innovatively and always seeking to evaluate and improve all areas of practice
- Ability to work productively as part of a team
- An authentic regard of clients experience and knowledge as equally valuable as that of clinicians/practitioners
- Attention to detail
- Data literate
- Ability to keep accurate notes and records
- Ability to prioritise and work on a number of tasks in parallel
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to convey ideas clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences
General
Essential
- A valuing of and commitment to tackling discrimination
- A valuing of and commitment to holding clients at the centre of all practice
- Commitment to supporting the development, mental health and wellbeing of very children, young people and their parents/carers
- Comfortable communicating and working with children, young people and their parents/carers
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Commitment to all HFEH MIND, particularly equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and families of all cultures and backgrounds
- Commitment to developing the work of HFEH MIND.
- Advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines with little supervision
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of social inequalities and how this relates to mental health
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the key social economic and systemic factors that contribute to poor mental health of children, young people, and parents / careers from Black, Asian and other Ethic Minority groups
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Experience of literature reviews, data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of mental health and/or social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- An undergraduate Psychology degree (or equivalent) that confers British Psychological Societys Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
Desirable
- Masters and/or post-graduate degree
- Experience using IAPTUS CYP patient record system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to distil complex issues in clear language for a wide range of audiences
- Commitment to working innovatively and always seeking to evaluate and improve all areas of practice
- Ability to work productively as part of a team
- An authentic regard of clients experience and knowledge as equally valuable as that of clinicians/practitioners
- Attention to detail
- Data literate
- Ability to keep accurate notes and records
- Ability to prioritise and work on a number of tasks in parallel
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to convey ideas clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences
General
Essential
- A valuing of and commitment to tackling discrimination
- A valuing of and commitment to holding clients at the centre of all practice
- Commitment to supporting the development, mental health and wellbeing of very children, young people and their parents/carers
- Comfortable communicating and working with children, young people and their parents/carers
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Commitment to all HFEH MIND, particularly equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and families of all cultures and backgrounds
- Commitment to developing the work of HFEH MIND.
- Advanced IT skills particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines with little supervision
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).