Elysium Healthcare

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

Your responsibilities will include: To hold a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual psychological intervention Undertake collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients and to provide general advice Carry out these duties in consultation with the Lead Psychologist and identified supervisor, and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality psychological service

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include: To hold a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual psychological intervention Undertake collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients and to provide general advice Carry out these duties in consultation with the Lead Psychologist and identified supervisor, and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality psychological service

About us

About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,748 to £23,748 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7486

Job locations

84-86 Bromley Rd, London SE6 2UR

London

SE6 2UR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly team at Bromley Road in Catford. You will work at Bromley Road, a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues, complex needs and complicated addiction problems. People in your care may include those who have a forensic history and those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive support and risk reduction strategies, as well as providing opportunities for social inclusion and building skills for independent living. Reporting to a Registered Psychologist, you will join the psychology team where you will be guided and supervised as you assist with assessments, formulations and treatments to people within a group and 1-1 setting. As a Psychologist Assistant, you will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Your responsibilities will include:

  • To hold a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual psychological intervention
  • Undertake collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients and to provide general advice
  • Carry out these duties in consultation with the Lead Psychologist and identified supervisor, and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality psychological service
    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
  • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
  • 2:1 Psychology degree
  • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
  • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)
    • What you will get
  • Annual salary of £23,478 + Benefits
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It's a chance to change lives. We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly team at Bromley Road in Catford. You will work at Bromley Road, a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues, complex needs and complicated addiction problems. People in your care may include those who have a forensic history and those who are detained under the Mental Health Act. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive support and risk reduction strategies, as well as providing opportunities for social inclusion and building skills for independent living. Reporting to a Registered Psychologist, you will join the psychology team where you will be guided and supervised as you assist with assessments, formulations and treatments to people within a group and 1-1 setting. As a Psychologist Assistant, you will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. Your responsibilities will include:

  • To hold a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual psychological intervention
  • Undertake collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients and to provide general advice
  • Carry out these duties in consultation with the Lead Psychologist and identified supervisor, and contribute to the maintenance and development of a high-quality psychological service
    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
  • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
  • 2:1 Psychology degree
  • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
  • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)
    • What you will get
  • Annual salary of £23,478 + Benefits
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
    • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
    • 2:1 Psychology degree
    • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
    • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
    • 2:1 Psychology degree
    • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
    • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
    • 2:1 Psychology degree
    • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role, you'll need
    • Experience of working within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit/Acute Mental Health Setting
    • 2:1 Psychology degree
    • To meet professional practice expectations and the BPS code of ethics
    • A BPS accredited recognised degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)

    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

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    84-86 Bromley Rd, London SE6 2UR

    London

    SE6 2UR


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    84-86 Bromley Rd, London SE6 2UR

    London

    SE6 2UR


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Elysium Careers

    Elysium Careers

    careers@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

    02083271800

    Details

    Date posted

    12 May 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 4

    Salary

    £23,748 to £23,748 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    7486

    Job locations

    84-86 Bromley Rd, London SE6 2UR

    London

    SE6 2UR


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