Job summary
Assistant Psychologist - part time (18.75 hours, ideally working Wednesdays & Thursdays), Woking Community Mental Health Service (CMHRS).
This post will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received; we are unable to accept late applications once the post has closed.
Are you a psychology graduate looking to further their career to enter on to clinical psychology training?
Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard working?
We are looking for a part-time Assistant Psychologist in the Community Mental Health Recovery Services at Woking CMHRS. You will be based in Bridgewell House in Woking.
We offer excellent clinical supervision and support. The right person will be organised, self-motivated, self-aware and show a commitment to working with the service users we support. Previous experience with the service user group will be an advantage.
There are a wide range of CPD opportunities available. Please indicate on the application why you are interested in this particular post.
The candidate must have a full and valid driving license due to the community element of the role and the large geographical area this role covers.
This post is for 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To support and enhance the professional psychological care of people who use services by providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist working within the service, and by working independently according to a plan agreed with the team leader and the supervising psychologist.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect outcome statistics, and/or other project work as appropriate and agreed with the team leader and supervising psychologist.
To facilitate/co-facilitate the running of therapeutic groups.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions under the supervision of a psychologist as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.
To actively work with people who use services, carers, families and staff in implementing the care plan devised by the psychologist.
To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.
To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person, and updating risk assessments as required.
To work in partnership with people in other health and social care settings.
To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their families.
To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
To contribute to conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within the relevant field.
To participate in quality assurance activities as required.
To contribute to developing and providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
Additional Responsibilities for Working Age Adults(WAA)
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To carry out comprehensive assessments, plan implement and evaluate delivery of psychology interventions under the supervision of a psychologist as part of a holistic approach working in a variety of settings.
To actively work with people who use services, carers, families and staff in implementing the care plan devised by the psychologist.
To act as an advocate and ensure that there is proper regard for peoples dignity, choice, self-esteem, racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
To take appropriate and immediate action to keep people safe in a crisis or safeguarding situation, reporting back to a senior colleague in a timely manner.
To observe and document any changes in wellbeing of the people that they are supporting, reporting to the professional or team manager any new or change in risk or presentation of the person, and updating risk assessments as required.
To work in partnership with people in other health and social care settings.
To establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, other agencies, people who use services and their families.
To maintain high standards of care in all areas of work in accordance with the Trust Policies and Procedures. To act within Mental Capacity Act (2005).
To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.
To contribute to conducting clinical audit and research, maintaining current knowledge of research findings and development within the relevant field.
To participate in quality assurance activities as required.
To contribute to developing and providing a range of specialist teaching/training packages which can be delivered to a range of multi-disciplinary audiences.
Additional Responsibilities for Working Age Adults(WAA)
To practice within a Positive Behaviour Support and trauma informed care framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) at 2:2 or above OR psychology degree plus Masters level conversion qualification accredited by BPS
Desirable
- Additional relevant Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
- Experience of working collaboratively with others
- Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
- Competent in the use of SPSS for Windows including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) at 2:2 or above OR psychology degree plus Masters level conversion qualification accredited by BPS
Desirable
- Additional relevant Masters qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in relevant area, either voluntary or paid
- Experience of working collaboratively with others
- Experience in designing projects and analysing the outputs
- Competent in the use of SPSS for Windows including setting up databases, statistical analysis and presentation of results
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).
