Job summary
We are seeking a creative and committed Assistant Psychologist to work in Southwark CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service. Applicants must have a first degree in psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartership, 2:1 or above. Applicants will ideally have prior clinical and research experience, including data and statistical analysis. The post-holders will gain a wide variety of experience and be supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and so these posts are highly suitable for candidates who aspire to future training in clinical psychology.
Main duties of the job
You will join four existing Assistant Psychologists in the wider Southwark CAMHS service (one of these is currently based part-time in the Neurodevelopmental Service) and work within the Neurodevelopmental Service. Clinical work may include individual screening appointments for neurodevelopmental difficulties, co-facilitating therapeutic groups and joint assessment and therapeutic clinical work. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service user involvement groups. Audit and contribution to service development will also be crucial aspects of the work.
About us
About the team
The Southwark CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Service is a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatry/ neuropsychiatry, clinical psychology, family therapy, nursing and occupational therapy. We provide assessments and evidence-based therapies to children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders (moderate to profound intellectual disability, autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions). The service provides a range of interventions including: innovative group parenting interventions for parents of children with Autism and ADHD (developed and delivered in collaboration with the internationally renowned Centre for Parent and Child Support), group interventions for children and young people addressing anxiety and emotional dysregulation, Positive Behaviour Supports (with expert external supervision), adapted CBT for mood and anxiety disorders, systemic therapy (including a regular systemic therapy clinic) and pharmacological intervention. There are also strong academic links and regular CPD opportunities.
About the location
The post will be based at Sunshine Hse, 27 Peckham Rd, SE5 8UH. Occasional travel to other community locations may be necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS.
To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, 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 clinical/professional supervisor or manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service in CAMHS.
To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, 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 clinical/professional supervisor or manager.
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
- Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in CAMHS to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of children and young people and of methods of assessment and treatment.
- Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.
- Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of neurodivergent children and young people and of methods of assessment and treatment.
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
- Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in CAMHS to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision.
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of children and young people and of methods of assessment and treatment.
- Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.
- Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of neurodivergent children and young people and of methods of assessment and treatment.
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).
