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To assist practitioner psychologists in their work with young people and families, who present with high-risk behaviours. Specifically, this will involve supporting the delivery of evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention, including producing high-quality written assessment reports (including for court), and contributing to related service developments/research projects.
The post-holder will have highly developed communication skills and show initiative to work independently under close supervision of a psychologist. They will be committed to providing high standards of care to our service users, and an ability to think creatively about overcoming barriers (individual/systemic) to engagement.
Maudsley Hospital
(headquarters)
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
We offer outreach as part of our service, and the post-holder may be required to travel to other locations across London, or more widely.
Flexible Working
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work
Monday to Friday
in the time frames from
09:00 to 17:00
, giving you the very best of good work life balance. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ottilie Sedgwick Job title: Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
We are seeking an assistant psychologist to join our supportive specialist CAMHS team of psychologists. The post holder will assist the team in the delivery of specialist assessment, formulation and intervention, for young people who present with high levels of risk. They will take on a variety of roles, including clinical (supporting the provision of comprehensive assessments and psychological interventions), administrative (managing databases, supporting ongoing service development and research projects) and team duties (participation in reflective practice, team meetings, etc.), as required.
To assist practitioner psychologists in their work with young people and families, who present with high-risk behaviours. Specifically, this will involve supporting the delivery of evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention, including producing high-quality written assessment reports (including for court), and contributing to related service developments/research projects.
The post-holder will have highly developed communication skills and show initiative to work independently under close supervision of a psychologist. They will be committed to providing high standards of care to our service users, and an ability to think creatively about overcoming barriers (individual/systemic) to engagement.
Maudsley Hospital
(headquarters)
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
We offer outreach as part of our service, and the post-holder may be required to travel to other locations across London, or more widely.
Flexible Working
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work
Monday to Friday
in the time frames from
09:00 to 17:00
, giving you the very best of good work life balance. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ottilie Sedgwick Job title: Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
To assist practitioner psychologists in their work with young people and families, who present with high-risk behaviours. Specifically, this will involve supporting the delivery of evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention, including producing high-quality written assessment reports (including for court), and contributing to related service developments/research projects.
The post-holder will have highly developed communication skills and show initiative to work independently under close supervision of a psychologist. They will be committed to providing high standards of care to our service users, and an ability to think creatively about overcoming barriers (individual/systemic) to engagement.
Maudsley Hospital
(headquarters)
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants.
We offer outreach as part of our service, and the post-holder may be required to travel to other locations across London, or more widely.
Flexible Working
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work
Monday to Friday
in the time frames from
09:00 to 17:00
, giving you the very best of good work life balance. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ottilie Sedgwick Job title: Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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1. Can you describe your experience with psychological assessment and intervention, particularly with young people who exhibit high-risk behaviors?
2. What evidence-based psychological interventions are you familiar with, and how would you apply them in this role?
3. How do you approach building rapport with young people and their families, especially those who may be resistant to engagement?
4. Describe a time when you observed or participated in a challenging assessment or intervention. What was your role, and what did you learn from the experience?
5. What do you believe are the key challenges faced by young people in CAMHS, particularly those presenting with high levels of risk?
6. How do you keep up to date with current research and practices in child and adolescent mental health?
7. Can you discuss your understanding of attachment theory and its importance in working with young people and their families?
8. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a young person or their family?
9. Describe your experience in a team setting. How do you handle differing opinions and conflicts with team members?
10. In what ways do you think participation in reflective practice and team meetings can enhance service delivery in CAMHS?
11. This role involves managing databases and supporting service development. Can you describe your experience with data management and how you ensure accuracy and confidentiality?
12. Describe a time when you were involved in a research project. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
13. What initiatives have you taken in your previous roles to improve service delivery or client outcomes?
14. How do you handle stress and maintain a work-life balance, particularly when working in high-pressure situations with vulnerable populations?
15. What motivates you to work in the field of child and adolescent mental health?
16. The role may require you to travel to other locations across London. How do you manage your schedule and prioritize tasks when faced with changing locations and responsibilities?
17. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt to a new or unexpected situation in your work? How did you handle it?
1. Can you describe your experience with psychological assessment and intervention, particularly with young people who exhibit high-risk behaviors?
2. What evidence-based psychological interventions are you familiar with, and how would you apply them in this role?
3. How do you approach building rapport with young people and their families, especially those who may be resistant to engagement?
4. Describe a time when you observed or participated in a challenging assessment or intervention. What was your role, and what did you learn from the experience?
5. What do you believe are the key challenges faced by young people in CAMHS, particularly those presenting with high levels of risk?
6. How do you keep up to date with current research and practices in child and adolescent mental health?
7. Can you discuss your understanding of attachment theory and its importance in working with young people and their families?
8. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a young person or their family?
9. Describe your experience in a team setting. How do you handle differing opinions and conflicts with team members?
10. In what ways do you think participation in reflective practice and team meetings can enhance service delivery in CAMHS?
11. This role involves managing databases and supporting service development. Can you describe your experience with data management and how you ensure accuracy and confidentiality?
12. Describe a time when you were involved in a research project. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
13. What initiatives have you taken in your previous roles to improve service delivery or client outcomes?
14. How do you handle stress and maintain a work-life balance, particularly when working in high-pressure situations with vulnerable populations?
15. What motivates you to work in the field of child and adolescent mental health?
16. The role may require you to travel to other locations across London. How do you manage your schedule and prioritize tasks when faced with changing locations and responsibilities?
17. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt to a new or unexpected situation in your work? How did you handle it?
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