Work Experience Assistant Psychologist

Company Description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest healthcare providers in England, offering integrated services to a third of London’s population and surrounding areas, including Milton Keynes and Surrey. CNWL provides comprehensive care for various health needs, including physical health, mental health, learning disabilities, addictions, and more. Serving vibrant and diverse communities, CNWL prioritizes culturally sensitive care and actively involves local residents in shaping its services. With a commitment to supporting people across all stages of life, the Trust employs nearly 9,200 dedicated professionals.

Role Description

An opportunity has arisen for work experience at the Psychology Service based within the South Westminster Community Mental Health Hub at 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V.

Our service primarily supports individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties, including psychosis and personality disorders, within a diverse community

The role is predominantly administrative, supporting the referral process, waiting list management, and database maintenance. The post holder will work closely with Psychologists to ensure accurate record-keeping, data auditing, and service evaluati

o.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how the NHS operates and to develop a strong foundation in understanding how psychology services manage referrals and waiting l

iss.

Regular supervision will be provided by a Counselling Psychologist, alongside opportunities to learn from the wider Psychology and Multidisciplinary

tam.

Key Respon

sibilties:

1. Assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified Psychologist, in reviewing and auditing referrals and managing waiting lists on a

weeklybasis.

2. Update, maintain, and cross-reference clinical records and databases to e

nsure acuracy.

3. Undertake data collection, analysis, and summary reporting for audits and se

rvice evluation.

4. Liaise with the Psychology team regarding waiting lists and referrals, providing

necessar updates.

5. Perform specific administrative duties, including organising and managing

clinical iformation.

6. Attend regular team and professional meeti

ngs, where ppropriate.

7. Support brief training for new staff on the use of databases and accurate re

cording of cinical

data.

Essenial Criteria:

- A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology with BPS Graduate

Basis for Chatership (GBC).

- Previous experience in a ment

al health settig is desirable.

- Experience in updating and managing databases using Excel an

d Clinical Recors is preferable.

- Ability to commit

to the role for t least 6 months.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking NHS experience in an administ

rative and ser

vic-support capaciy.

What We Offer:

- Weekly clinical supervision with a qualified Psychologist

- Opportunities to gain and develop clinicalskills

- Expenses paid

- Flexible working

For further informatin please send your CV to:

A.panahi@nhs.net