Assistant Psychologist
Job summary
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Psychology graduates with graduate basis for registration with the BPS. Previous clinical or research experience in the field of psychology is required. You will be part of the National Gambling Clinic at the Clinic's base in London. The National Gambling Clinic is a highly specialist NHS service providing treatment for gambling harms. We pride ourselves on having acted as a centre of excellence and as a training clinic, having influenced policy and obtained a proven track record of publications.
Main duties of the job
To plan and undertake assessments of clients. This may include using motivational interviewing techniques, self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, as well as requiring prolonged concentration To write clinical summaries and care plans based on information gleaned at assessment and present these to the multi-disciplinary team.
To work on a 1.2.1 basis with clients with gambling addiction on a regular basis, and be able to communicate sensitive and complex information, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups, under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.
To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects on a regular basis in order to help develop and improve service provision. This may include complex audits / service evaluation using qualitative or quantitative methods
About us
The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well-established provider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug, alcohol and behavioural addiction treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our services include community services, A&E liaison services, Peripatetic nurses, Family Therapy, a National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic.
Our services are dedicated to helping people overcome their dependency on substances, with behavioural addictions and helping clients and their families rebuild their lives and enable recovery.We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.
CNWLis committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and valuesclinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches. We reserve the right to close this advert early as we receive a high volume of applications.
Please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert. .
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
A 2:1 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 including mental health practice and/or research design and analysis EXPERIENCE
Essential
Previous direct work in a clinical setting with clients experiencing addiction or mental health problems Experience of research
Desirable
Experience of paid work in direct care provision. Experience of working in a prison or Addictions setting KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
High level communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate around subjects that may be highly emotive Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context An understanding of psychology applied to health care
Desirable
High standard of report writing Experience of using SystmOne PERSONAL
Essential
An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities. Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals. Ability to work independently and in new environments with a resilient and self-motivated attitude
Desirable
An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities. OTHER
Essential
Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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) .
