Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the CAMHS team at The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse & a national leader in the field.
The post holder will provide administrative & clinical support for the CAMHS Team, with a focus on supporting the service's outcomes strategy & service evaluations. The post holder will attend team meetings as appropriate, collect & manage data, assist in clinical & research-related administration, conduct audits & service evaluations, & support training & project work. The post holder will have some opportunities to support assessments & therapeutic interventions.
The post holder will be supported through their induction & professional development, ensuring they are supported to identify key areas for development in a collaborative & nuanced way. Regular clinical supervision will be provided, as well as reflective group practice. There will be opportunities to make professional links within UCLH. The Lighthouse is also part of the PROMISE network of Barnahus services, with unique opportunities for national & international engagements with peer services.
In line with a temporary increase in funding we are recruiting to these positions on a fixed-term basis. Contracts are currently ending on 31st March 2025.
Main duties of the job
The Lighthouse team is keen to increase the diversity in the team & is actively seeking to develop strategies to attract & retain a diverse pool of talent that will reflect the diversity of the children & families we serve.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
To provide administrative & clinical support for the CAMHS Team, with a focus on supporting the service's outcomes strategy, audits & service evaluations.
To develop systems that will effectively collect, analyse & report data pertaining to the key performance indicators of the service.
To provide administrative data management support for specific evaluation projects within the service as agreed with the line manager.
To work under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist or psychotherapist, to support the specialist multi-disciplinary assessments & therapeutic intervention programmes of children, young people, & their families, as appropriate.
To work on developing clinical materials for the CAMHS team, as well as service documentation & reporting.
To ensure the development & maintenance of the highest personal standards of practice, through active participation in internal & external CPD training & development programmes, in consultation with the postholder's professional & service manager(s).
To attend team meetings as appropriate, assist in clinical & research-related administration, & support training & project work, as needed.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lighthouse Model
The Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional, child-centred & trauma-informed service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse & a national leader in the field. The Lighthouse provides a holistic assessment & medical support, emotional support & therapeutic interventions, advocacy & police interviews led by Clinical Psychologists. This child-centred concept has had proven success abroad, in particular Iceland, where there is evidence of increased convictions & improved health & well-being of the CYP.
After a successful pilot, funded by the Home Office, NHS England, Mayors office for Police & crime (MOPAC) & Department for Education from 2018 - 2022, the Lighthouse secured statutory funding from April 2022. NHS England commission the service which is provided by UCLH in partnership with NSPCC & Metropolitan Police Service. CYP who live in the five boroughs in North Central London: Camden, Islington, Enfield, Haringey & Barnet can be referred or self-refer to the service.
The Lighthouse Team
The service is jointly managed by the Lighthouse Operational Manager & the Clinical Lead. The Lighthouse service includes a CAMHS team of therapists (including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrist, CAMHS practitioners), Lived Experience Consultant, Paediatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialist for sexual health, Child & Family Practitioners, Play Specialist, & access to Letting the Future In practitioners (NSPCC).
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received & we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lighthouse Model
The Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional, child-centred & trauma-informed service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse & a national leader in the field. The Lighthouse provides a holistic assessment & medical support, emotional support & therapeutic interventions, advocacy & police interviews led by Clinical Psychologists. This child-centred concept has had proven success abroad, in particular Iceland, where there is evidence of increased convictions & improved health & well-being of the CYP.
After a successful pilot, funded by the Home Office, NHS England, Mayors office for Police & crime (MOPAC) & Department for Education from 2018 - 2022, the Lighthouse secured statutory funding from April 2022. NHS England commission the service which is provided by UCLH in partnership with NSPCC & Metropolitan Police Service. CYP who live in the five boroughs in North Central London: Camden, Islington, Enfield, Haringey & Barnet can be referred or self-refer to the service.
The Lighthouse Team
The service is jointly managed by the Lighthouse Operational Manager & the Clinical Lead. The Lighthouse service includes a CAMHS team of therapists (including Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrist, CAMHS practitioners), Lived Experience Consultant, Paediatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialist for sexual health, Child & Family Practitioners, Play Specialist, & access to Letting the Future In practitioners (NSPCC).
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received & we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of British Psychological Society
- Good working knowledge of statistical analysis and packages (SPSS)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications (Word and Powerpoint)
Desirable
- Further post graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a psychology service
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience using word processing and packages for report production
- Experience using databases and data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- Experience of and confidence in completing and presenting professional, audit evaluation and research reports
- Experience of co-ordinating and evaluating individual or group interventions for young people and carers
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Confident in delivering sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
- The ability to set up, complete data entry and maintain databases (Excel, Access)
- Knowledge of relevant psychological theory and evidence-based practice
- Ability to plan, suggest and undertake research, audit and service evaluation activities.
- Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.
Communication
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner.
- High level of oral and written communication skills for reports and presentations.
- An ability to communicate and work with children and young people and their families in a respectful manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Proven ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of British Psychological Society
- Good working knowledge of statistical analysis and packages (SPSS)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications (Word and Powerpoint)
Desirable
- Further post graduate experience in relevant areas of professional psychology and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a psychology service
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience using word processing and packages for report production
- Experience using databases and data-analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
- Experience of and confidence in completing and presenting professional, audit evaluation and research reports
- Experience of co-ordinating and evaluating individual or group interventions for young people and carers
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Confident in delivering sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
- The ability to set up, complete data entry and maintain databases (Excel, Access)
- Knowledge of relevant psychological theory and evidence-based practice
- Ability to plan, suggest and undertake research, audit and service evaluation activities.
- Ability to form good working relationships and interact effectively with staff from all disciplines in a multidisciplinary setting.
Communication
Essential
- A high level of interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner.
- High level of oral and written communication skills for reports and presentations.
- An ability to communicate and work with children and young people and their families in a respectful manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Proven ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
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).
