Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to build on their clinical experience in a psychological therapies service. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist with experience of working in a NHS Talking Therapies service to join our dynamic and creative service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and Clinical Support Workers.
Please note that this post is likely to close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be conducting telephone triage assessments, facilitating online interventions through the Silvercloud program, involved in delivering workshops, as well as have the opportunity to engage in other projects such as service promotion, GP liaison and auditing. Our Assistant Psychologists are senior members of the Access team and foster a team working environment, supporting and training newer members of staff joining as Clinical Support Workers.
Your usual pattern of working will be Monday to Friday. On 4 days / week you will be working 9 - 5pm, and one 1 day / week you will be working 12-8pm. We are currently looking for full time only.
We are currently working remotely 3 days / week, and working from the office 2 days / week. You will be expected to attend in person for induction and training purposes, as well as monthly team meetings.
Lambeth is a borough of high social and psychological needs with considerable cultural diversity. We would particularly welcome candidates who are fluent in Portuguese or Spanish (we have a large Portuguese and Latin American community), or who represent our black and ethnic minority population.
About us
Lambeth Talking Therapies is a well-established and successful service with over 100 members of staff. We are a friendly, creative and sociable team consisting of Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity CBT Therapists and admin staff.
Lambeth Talking Therapies Service Mission:Working with people to reduce the distress and practical problems caused by common mental health problems; by developing and supporting staff who are dedicated to providing high quality, continuously improving psychological services to all of Lambeth's diverse population.
Lambeth Talking Therapies (Lambeth IAPT) offers low and high intensity CBT interventions to people presenting with depression and various anxiety disorders. Our teams are based across the borough of Lambeth and all our bases have great transport links and are close to coffee shops and food markets for enjoying your lunch break. Lambeth Talking Therapies (Lambeth IAPT) is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose is to support and enhance the psychological care of service users of Lambeth Talking Therapies Service.
The post holder will work within the overall framework of the team and adhere to the team policies and procedures. They will be supported by with regular supervision and line management with a qualified clinician. This opening is ideal for recent psychology graduates, planning a career in clinical psychology / psychological therapies and keen to developexperience in working with adults presenting with common mental health problems.
This post is a busy one, a clinical post with high administrative and clinical demands. Lambeth Talking Therapies consists of approximately 100 clinical and administration staff providing a service across Lambeth. This is a borough of high social and psychological needs with considerable cultural diversity. The service sees clients with a wide range of common mental illnesses and varying levels of severity. Many clients present with multipleproblems including social, housing and employment issues.
The post is 1.0 wte. A full time working week is 37.5 hours per week, with four days from 9am 5pm, and one evening per week from 12:00-20:00 if required. We are not currently able to support any part-time posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose is to support and enhance the psychological care of service users of Lambeth Talking Therapies Service.
The post holder will work within the overall framework of the team and adhere to the team policies and procedures. They will be supported by with regular supervision and line management with a qualified clinician. This opening is ideal for recent psychology graduates, planning a career in clinical psychology / psychological therapies and keen to developexperience in working with adults presenting with common mental health problems.
This post is a busy one, a clinical post with high administrative and clinical demands. Lambeth Talking Therapies consists of approximately 100 clinical and administration staff providing a service across Lambeth. This is a borough of high social and psychological needs with considerable cultural diversity. The service sees clients with a wide range of common mental illnesses and varying levels of severity. Many clients present with multipleproblems including social, housing and employment issues.
The post is 1.0 wte. A full time working week is 37.5 hours per week, with four days from 9am 5pm, and one evening per week from 12:00-20:00 if required. We are not currently able to support any part-time posts.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an IAPT service
- Telephone working experience
- Paid work in psychological therapies
Qualifications
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Awareness of diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An ability to interact with people with psychological problems and build therapeutic relationships
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning
- Ability to use supervision, and participate in required training and development
- Ability to prioritise workload and carry out work efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in clinical psychology or psychological therapies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an IAPT service
- Telephone working experience
- Paid work in psychological therapies
Qualifications
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Awareness of diversity issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychology
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- An ability to interact with people with psychological problems and build therapeutic relationships
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning
- Ability to use supervision, and participate in required training and development
- Ability to prioritise workload and carry out work efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in clinical psychology or psychological therapies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies
1a Dalbury House, Ferndale Road
Brixton
SW9 8AP
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
