Job summary
CAMHS Services in South West London have received significant new investment to create a DBT service for the young people of Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond.
This team has strong relationships with other CAMHS outpatient services, and with other DBT teams working with young people across south London.
As a service we offer an intensive psychological assessment and treatment programme, including weekly skills groups for parents/carers and the adolescents. Young people aged 13-18 years, with a history of self-harm and suicidal behaviour and traits of emerging Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are eligible for the programme.
DBT is a NICE guideline recommended evidence-based therapy. DBT has been shown to be effective with clients with suicidal behaviours and symptoms associated with emerging BPD (e.g. impulsive behaviours, emotional dysregulation, difficulties with relationships etc). The treatment targets self-harm behaviours and other high risk behaviours and helps people to manage their emotions, improve their relationships with others and to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Main duties of the job
The South West London and St Georges CAMHS DBT Service are seeking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist with Administration Duties.
The post may be of particular interest to those wanting to gain experience in the field of clinical psychology. It is a busy post comprising administrative, clinical and research support demands. The post holder will support the clinical team to operate effectively and efficiently in their work within the DBT Service and will be involved with service user assessment and research activity. There will be regular opportunities for observation and support of clinical activity, including assessments and DBT skills groups.
The post holder will be mainly responsible for providing a proactive, comprehensive, administrative and secretarial service to the DBT Team. They will be a key point of contact for young people, families and carers, as well as other members of the young person's network. Their role will be important in ensuring a good patient experience and positive image of the service.
The post holder will receive regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Former holders of this post have a very high success rate of obtaining a post on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course. We particularly welcome applications from those underrepresented in psychology, such as males and individuals from BAME backgrounds.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the clinical team to operate effectively and efficiently in their work within the DBT Service. They will be responsible for providing a proactive, comprehensive, administrative and secretarial service to the DBT Team, as well as taking on specific clinical and research support duties. This might include involvement in diagnostic assessments and draft preparation of clinical reports, data collection (qualitative and quantitative), preparation of databases and analysis of service development, audit, research and promotion of service user involvement. The post holder will be mainly involved with service user assessment and research activity as well as having a clinical role in observing and supporting clinical activity. They will be a key point of contact for young people, families and carers, as well as other members of the young persons network. The post holder will manage and oversee the administrative components of the Trust patient electronic recording system i.e. inputting referral information, funding contracts and patient details, monitoring and updating operational data quality etc. The post holder will also assist in various other clinical and research-related tasks. The post may be of particular interest to those wanting to gain experience in the field of clinical psychology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the clinical team to operate effectively and efficiently in their work within the DBT Service. They will be responsible for providing a proactive, comprehensive, administrative and secretarial service to the DBT Team, as well as taking on specific clinical and research support duties. This might include involvement in diagnostic assessments and draft preparation of clinical reports, data collection (qualitative and quantitative), preparation of databases and analysis of service development, audit, research and promotion of service user involvement. The post holder will be mainly involved with service user assessment and research activity as well as having a clinical role in observing and supporting clinical activity. They will be a key point of contact for young people, families and carers, as well as other members of the young persons network. The post holder will manage and oversee the administrative components of the Trust patient electronic recording system i.e. inputting referral information, funding contracts and patient details, monitoring and updating operational data quality etc. The post holder will also assist in various other clinical and research-related tasks. The post may be of particular interest to those wanting to gain experience in the field of clinical psychology.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 2:1 (Hons) or First in Psychology (or a master's degree in applied psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level) (A)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (A)
Desirable
- Administrative/secretarial experience or NVQ3 in Business Administration (A)
- First in Psychology (or a master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level) (A)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some Experience in an administrative/secretarial role (A, I)
- Experience of office systems and procedures (A, I)
- Experience that supports working with and addressing issues of diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience (A,I)
- Experience of quantitative research and skills in statistical data analysis (SPSS) (A, I)
- Experience of working in a professional environment (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience with psychological assessment interviews / questionnaires (A/I)
- Experience co-facilitating therapeutic groups (A/I)
- Experience of data base development and management (A/I)
- Experience at preparing presentations (A, I, T)
- Experience of interviewing young people who are experiencing psychological problems and their families (A, I)
- Experience working in the NHS (A, I)
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 2:1 (Hons) or First in Psychology (or a master's degree in applied psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level) (A)
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (A)
Desirable
- Administrative/secretarial experience or NVQ3 in Business Administration (A)
- First in Psychology (or a master's degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level) (A)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some Experience in an administrative/secretarial role (A, I)
- Experience of office systems and procedures (A, I)
- Experience that supports working with and addressing issues of diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience (A,I)
- Experience of quantitative research and skills in statistical data analysis (SPSS) (A, I)
- Experience of working in a professional environment (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience with psychological assessment interviews / questionnaires (A/I)
- Experience co-facilitating therapeutic groups (A/I)
- Experience of data base development and management (A/I)
- Experience at preparing presentations (A, I, T)
- Experience of interviewing young people who are experiencing psychological problems and their families (A, I)
- Experience working in the NHS (A, I)
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).
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).
