Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled assistant psychologist to work within the Red Cell Pain Management and Psychology Service (RCPMPS) at St George's Hospital. The postholder will work with individuals living with red cell conditions including sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassaemia, aiming to address their psychological needs in an underserved area of healthcare. Our service focuses on providing compassionate care through multidisciplinary collaboration and cultural awareness, making it a dynamic and rewarding role.
The RCPMPS provides both inpatient and outpatient psychological support for individuals experiencing mood difficulties related to haemoglobinopathies, adjustment issues and treatment adherence. Since 2013 it has also offered an innovative pain management service for adults with sickle cell disease, building up a strong reputation for excellence. It offers individual and group work, alongside an experienced pain management physiotherapist and a pain consultant.
Main duties of the job
Although based at St George's Hospital, the assistant psychologist will work across various settings within a newly developed community multidisciplinary team (MDT) across South London. This includes supporting adult patients, families and caregivers affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) in boroughs like Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond. The postholder will collaborate with professionals such as a Social Prescribing Link Worker, haematology doctors, community and hospital clinical nurse specialists, as well as ward nursing staff and the apheresis team who are very supportive of psychology input. This collaborative approach fosters creativity and emphasizes teamwork to support patients from diverse backgrounds.
About us
The 0.6 WTE Assistant Psychologist will primarily support and improve psychological care within the RCPMPS team by aiding clinical service delivery and developments. This includes assisting in various clinically related administrative tasks e.g. data collection, managing the referrals database, supporting clinical triage, administering patient satisfaction questionnaires, conducting audits, collecting patient outcome measures and statistics and attending meetings related to pilot delivery. Additionally, they will support the development and implementation of current and new initiatives planned by the team, such as support groups, movement groups, pain management programmes, reflective practice and education sessions.
There will be opportunities to contribute directly to patient care under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, in either individual or group settings. This will involve working independently based on a plan agreed upon with the psychologist and within the service's policies and procedures. This may depend on existing knowledge/skills. Opportunities will also be provided to observe professionals within the team (including but not limited to clinical psychologists) to broaden understanding of psychological input with people living with sickle cell alongside the healthcare teams that work with them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
are committed to equity and ensuring that the contributions of all members are respected and valued. Our service is recognised for being accessible to patients and staff and strives to be as representative of the local population as much as possible. We would particularly welcome applicants who can add to the diversity of the psychology team and who value working with diverse communities. The team values and celebrates diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The post hours are 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours/week) and we are happy to discuss the working pattern however it would be very helpful for the post holder to work on Wednesdays, as this is the day the MDT and outpatient clinic take place.
We are happy to discuss the role. If you have any specific questions please contact Dr Yvonne Whelan, Clinical Psychologist and Service Lead - Tel 07798581198 or email Yvonne.Whelan@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
are committed to equity and ensuring that the contributions of all members are respected and valued. Our service is recognised for being accessible to patients and staff and strives to be as representative of the local population as much as possible. We would particularly welcome applicants who can add to the diversity of the psychology team and who value working with diverse communities. The team values and celebrates diversity and welcomes candidates from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The post hours are 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours/week) and we are happy to discuss the working pattern however it would be very helpful for the post holder to work on Wednesdays, as this is the day the MDT and outpatient clinic take place.
We are happy to discuss the role. If you have any specific questions please contact Dr Yvonne Whelan, Clinical Psychologist and Service Lead - Tel 07798581198 or email Yvonne.Whelan@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To have attained an 2.1 or higher undergraduate degree in Psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Experience with service development and/or research Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with physical health problems / mental health problems (voluntary or paid work). Demonstrated ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- Specific experience/knowledge associated with physical health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To have attained an 2.1 or higher undergraduate degree in Psychology Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Experience with service development and/or research Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with physical health problems / mental health problems (voluntary or paid work). Demonstrated ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
Desirable
- Specific experience/knowledge associated with physical health problems
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
