Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist Placement

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Job summary

Several Assistant Psychologist Placement opportunities have become available in Harrow Adult Mental Health Services for psychology graduates.

Successful candidateswill work alongside Qualified Psychologists as well as other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.

They will receive training, supervision and experience relevant to those wishing to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.

A minimum commitment of 2-3 days a week for 6-months is requested.

Main duties of the job

The role of Assistant Psychologists on Placement may include;

  • Attending multi-disciplinary meetings
  • Supporting triage of new referrals
  • Supporting the facilitation of psychology groups
  • Supporting the delivery of 1:1 manualised psychology interventions
  • Administrative tasks
  • Service evaluation

Ongoing training and supervision will be offered to the Assistant Psychologist Placement Students by the Clinical Psychologist.

Applicants will require a Psychology BSc/ MSc to be eligible for this placement.

Applications from current undergraduate/ masters students with a placement component as part of their course will also be considered.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are constantly developing and working in innovative ways to provide modern, dependable services in physical and mental health sectors; primary, secondary and community services and in health and social care settings for all ages.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Unpaid placement - Expenses paid

Contract

Honorary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0503

Job locations

Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub

Harrow

HA3 5UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of Assistant Psychologists on Placement may include;

  • Attending multi-disciplinary meetings
  • Supporting triage of new referrals
  • Supporting the facilitation of psychology groups
  • Supporting the delivery of 1:1 manualised psychology interventions
  • Administrative tasks
  • Service evaluation

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of Assistant Psychologists on Placement may include;

  • Attending multi-disciplinary meetings
  • Supporting triage of new referrals
  • Supporting the facilitation of psychology groups
  • Supporting the delivery of 1:1 manualised psychology interventions
  • Administrative tasks
  • Service evaluation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum BSc Psychology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum BSc 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub

Harrow

HA3 5UB


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub

Harrow

HA3 5UB


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Harrow Clinical Director

Deepti Shah-Armon

07395283626

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Unpaid placement - Expenses paid

Contract

Honorary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0503

Job locations

Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub

Harrow

HA3 5UB


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