Job summary
The N&S CAMHS DBT Service is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Assistant Psychologist to join our established Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in delivering a high-quality, specialist clinical service (including assessments and elements of the treatment programme) and to be involved in research and service evaluation opportunities, as well as other service developments. There may also be opportunities to gain clinical experience in other specialisms with other National & Specialist teams we work closely with.
The post holder will receive regular supervision from a Clinical Psychologist. Former holders of this post have a very high success rate of obtaining a post on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course.
We believe diversity is a strength and we particularly welcome applications from those underrepresented in psychology, i.e. minoritised racial, ethnic and cultural groups, as well as people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
To assist practitioner psychologists and other disciplines in the delivery of a specialist evidence-based treatment programme.
To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, and close 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 following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from a clinical/professional supervisor or manager.
About us
The National & Specialist CAMHS Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Service is a well-established and supportive team based at the Michael Rutter Centre, Maudsley Hospital. The multi-disciplinary service consists of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, a Senior Systemic Psychotherapist, Nurses and a Consultant Psychiatrist, and is open to referrals within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Greater London Boroughs and Nationally.
Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)
The N&S CAMHS DBT Service is based at the Michael Rutter Centre, De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AZ on the Maudsley Hospital site. Located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
Flexible working:
The Trust is proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. with occasional slightly earlier starts or later finishes in line with service needs - which will allow a good work-life balance.
(This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychological assessments for clients referred to the DBT under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist, including direct interviews and self-report measures with young people, family members and others involved in the individuals care as appropriate.
To assist in the delivery of psychological interventions via elements of the DBT programme (e.g. co-facilitating skills groups with young people and their parents/carers)To support the administration of the programme and its various clinical activities
To assist in the design and implementation of audit, evaluation and research projects.
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence-based practice.
Under guidance to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision
To receive regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines and develop skills and competencies that enhance own practice.
To observe and maintain equal opportunity standards and maintain appropriate professional regulations and codes of practice.
To work flexibly which may include offering some occasional commitment to meetings outside of usual 9-5pm hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychological assessments for clients referred to the DBT under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist, including direct interviews and self-report measures with young people, family members and others involved in the individuals care as appropriate.
To assist in the delivery of psychological interventions via elements of the DBT programme (e.g. co-facilitating skills groups with young people and their parents/carers)To support the administration of the programme and its various clinical activities
To assist in the design and implementation of audit, evaluation and research projects.
To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes
To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence-based practice.
Under guidance to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision
To receive regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines and develop skills and competencies that enhance own practice.
To observe and maintain equal opportunity standards and maintain appropriate professional regulations and codes of practice.
To work flexibly which may include offering some occasional commitment to meetings outside of usual 9-5pm hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's 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 (A)
Desirable
- Additional training or courses relevant for working with people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality (A)
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience of direct psychological assessment and intervention with children and young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidality and related problems and associated mental health difficulties (A/I)
- Post graduate experience of conducting research projects, service evaluations and/or audits. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of co-facilitating groups (A)
- Experience of data base development and management (A/I)
Understanding and Knowledge
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, and of methods of assessment and treatment (A/I).
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis (A/I)
Desirable
- Knowledge of outcome measures used with children/ young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, and their strengths and weaknesses (A/I)
Skills
Essential
- Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision (A)
- Skills in providing presentations, teaching and training to colleagues in a mental health setting (A)
Desirable
- Skills with more advanced software packages such as SPSS to inform recording and analysis of anonymised data (A)
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles (A/I)
- Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour (A/I)
Desirable
- Ability to organise events (A)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A First-class or Upper-second class Bachelor's 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 (A)
Desirable
- Additional training or courses relevant for working with people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality (A)
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate experience of direct psychological assessment and intervention with children and young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidality and related problems and associated mental health difficulties (A/I)
- Post graduate experience of conducting research projects, service evaluations and/or audits. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of co-facilitating groups (A)
- Experience of data base development and management (A/I)
Understanding and Knowledge
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, and of methods of assessment and treatment (A/I).
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis (A/I)
Desirable
- Knowledge of outcome measures used with children/ young people with emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, and their strengths and weaknesses (A/I)
Skills
Essential
- Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision (A)
- Skills in providing presentations, teaching and training to colleagues in a mental health setting (A)
Desirable
- Skills with more advanced software packages such as SPSS to inform recording and analysis of anonymised data (A)
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in effective team functioning and holding team roles (A/I)
- Ability to manage occasional emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour (A/I)
Desirable
- Ability to organise events (A)
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).
