Central London Community Health Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

We are seeking an assistant psychologist with a keen interest in working in adult learning disability services.

You will demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of the context of services for individuals with learning disabilities and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will undertake work directly with service users with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour, their carers, family members and other agencies and indirectly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The person appointed will have a Psychology Degree (first class) or a Masters Degree in Psychology. Knowledge of research methodology, computer literacy, experience of data analysis, and a high level of written communication skills are required.

The service good links with the North London Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology, to which it regularly provides clinical placements to doctoral trainees.

Informal discussions are welcome by contacting Dr. Sheetal Gopal (sheetal.gopal1@nhs.net or 07890 397 110).

Main duties of the job

QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE APPLICATION FORM

Please answer the following TWO questions as part of your application:Your answer should be CLEARLY MARKED 'ANSWER' and placed at the beginning of your 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section.1. In approximately 100 words, summarise how your knowledge and experience could be applied to a role involving working with clients with learning disabilities.

2.In approximately 250 words, summarise your understanding of how positive behaviour support can be used when working with people with learning disabilities.

Failure to answer the question will prevent your application being shortlisted.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

07 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10391

Job locations

1-9 St Marks Rd

London

W11 1RG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users. This may include applying psychological tests, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
To work with other staff in assessing service users needs and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of service users. This may include applying psychological tests, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in both community and in-patient/residential settings.
To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
To work with other staff in assessing service users needs and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

A second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and/or learning disability practice and/or research design and analysis.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

A second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health and/or learning disability practice and/or research design and analysis.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

1-9 St Marks Rd

London

W11 1RG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

1-9 St Marks Rd

London

W11 1RG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)