Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join our Lambeth Early Intervention for Psychosis service (LEO) on a full-time, permanent basis.
- To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in LEO.
- To support the delivery of short-form, evidence-based, "low intensity" psychological interventions in LEO.
- To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
- To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
- To work as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, and seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join the LEO team, to support us in assessing for and delivering short-form, accessible psychological interventions for service users and their families. This work is primarily within LEO's specialist pathway for "low intensity" interventions. The role will involve undertaking psychological assessments, and delivering low intensity and group psychological interventions. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to support family and carer work at LEO, particularly through the facilitation of our carer group.
Additionally, the role will involve the management of referrals into our low intensity pathway, data collection and audit. As such, the post-holder will have opportunities to build a range of clinical and non-clinical skills particularly suitable for applicants intending to apply for the DClinPsy.
About us
Within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust there are four Early Intervention teams: Lambeth (LEO), Southwark (STEP), Lewisham (LEIS) and Croydon (COAST). Each of the EI teams is a specialist multidisciplinary community mental health team set up under guidelines from the National Service Framework for Mental Health. Each EI team works with people aged 18-65 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and alongside its local OASIS service, for people who meet criteria for being "at-risk" of developing psychosis. The teams work intensively with service users and carers to promote engagement with the team and with treatment, and to facilitate social inclusion and recovery.
We are a team committed to ensuring that our interventions are accessible and acceptable for all members of our local community, including focusing on anti-racist practice and using a range of models and approaches.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in LEO.
- To support the delivery of short-form, evidence-based, low intensity psychological interventions in LEO.
- To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
- To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
- To work as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, and seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in LEO.
- To support the delivery of short-form, evidence-based, low intensity psychological interventions in LEO.
- To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.
- To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
- To work as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, and seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- oSufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in first episode psychosis, to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
- oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of people experiencing psychosis and their carers, and of methods of assessment and treatment.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oSkills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
- oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Experience
Essential
- oSufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in first episode psychosis, to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
- oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of people experiencing psychosis and their carers, and of methods of assessment and treatment.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oSkills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
- oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles
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).
