Job summary
SWLSTG MH Trust currently runs 12 schools based Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth. These teams are part of the wider CAMHS directorate within the Trust. Each team is led and supervised by an experienced Clinical Psychologist.
Assistant Psychologists and Research Assistants are part of a wider, supportive peer network across the Trust which includes an Assistant group for those who are interested in applying for Clinical Psychology training.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative Psychology graduate to join our MHST teams in Merton. The successful applicant will take on a research position looking at Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) across the borough. This is an exciting pilot project, which aims to explore school-based EBSA support across the borough, placing student and parent voices at the heart of auditing, evaluating and shaping EBSA support.
Applicants will require:
- An upper second class honours psychology degree
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work cohesively across stakeholders
- Motivation to learn and be challenged
- Ability to use feedback and adapt accordingly
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to using data to assess clinical outcomes
- A proactive approach and capacity to work independently
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.
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.
About our locations:
Our Trust headquarters is located within the impressive grounds of Springfield University Hospital in Tooting. Your main base will be at The Priory CofE Primary School in Wimbledon but the role will involve travel throughout the borough of Merton to different schools or bases as necessary. There will also be the expectation to work productively from home as appropriate on occasion. Some flexibility is required around travel and a variability of work timetable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Although the role is predominantly research-focused, there may be very occasional opportunities to shadow or support clinical work relevant to the project, under appropriate supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
- In common with all Psychology and Psychotherapies staff to receive regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care as appropriate.
Management, Recruitment and Service Development:
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
- To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and Service Evaluation:
- To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
- To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Other
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
- To prepare resources and visual aids relevant to the research project, as required.
- To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Although the role is predominantly research-focused, there may be very occasional opportunities to shadow or support clinical work relevant to the project, under appropriate supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
- In common with all Psychology and Psychotherapies staff to receive regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- To contribute to the training and support of other staff in psychological care as appropriate.
Management, Recruitment and Service Development:
- To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required.
- To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.
Research and Service Evaluation:
- To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
- To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
Other
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
- To prepare resources and visual aids relevant to the research project, as required.
- To undertake specific administrative duties as required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- 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 children and young people with mental health problems.
- Experience of contributing to audit and service evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- 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 children and young people with mental health problems.
- Experience of contributing to audit and service evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision
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).
