Job summary
The post-holder will contribute to the provision of psychology as a member of the Acute Care Service, in Enfield. The post will be based in a new Inpatient Ward on the Chase Farm Site. Cumbria Villa is a 15 bedded mixed gender ward. Service Users with Low Intensity needs will be supported on a Step-Down Pathway from Acute/Crisis Inpatient admissions towards discharge. This post carries the specific remit of delivering psychologically informed groups and brief individual interventions to inpatients on the ward. The post holder will support senior colleagues in working with the ward teams to develop a systematic, consistent and effective response to the common issues that arise within acute care settings that can have a powerful impact on the overall effectiveness and quality of experience for people using the service and the staff working in it.
Main duties of the job
1.To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's difficulties, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist2. To carry out assessments, including risk assessments, developing formulations and implementing psychologically informed interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.3. To assist in the coordination and running of psychologically informed low-intensity therapeutic groups for inpatients4. To deliver psychosocial interventions (i.e. CBT-informed, DBT-informed, psychoeducation and supporting family work) as per service user care plan under the supervision of a qualified psychologist5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users on the inpatient wards6. To liaise with and offer support to families and carers of people who are currently on the ward7. To collaborate with other team members and attend relevant Therapies Team meetings in order to provide holistic support to patients and their families8. To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings.
9. Take an active role in supporting people to access community resources where appropriate10. To work with your supervisor to plan and monitor your own clinical work load and other activities.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- Entitlement to 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 AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities An understanding of psychology applied to health care Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice. Experience of paid work in direct care provision as an Assistant Psychologist Experience of delivering groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who experience psychosis Experience of working on a mental health ward Knowledge and understanding of CBT
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. 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
- Experience using software for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows. A high standard of report writing.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision (both clinical and managerial) appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above psychology degree
- Entitlement to 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 AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities An understanding of psychology applied to health care Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti- discriminatory practice. Experience of paid work in direct care provision as an Assistant Psychologist Experience of delivering groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who experience psychosis Experience of working on a mental health ward Knowledge and understanding of CBT
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. 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
- Experience using software for databases or data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows. A high standard of report writing.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities. Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers Ability to manage stress and work under pressure
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision (both clinical and managerial) appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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).
