Opportunity to work within a dynamic and established multi-disciplinary team dedicated to child and adolescent mental health services.
Engagement in varied and fulfilling work, contributing to the development and improvement of mental health services for children and young people.
Access to clinical supervision from experienced clinical psychologists, ensuring professional support and growth.
Opportunities for specialized training that can enhance your skill set and career progression within the NHS.
A role that allows for meaningful contact with service users, providing a chance to make a positive impact on their lives.
Exposure to a wide range of psychological assessments and interventions, enhancing practical experience in a clinical setting.
The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Highly Specialist Assistant Psychologist to join their Brent CAMHS team. The role requires a strong understanding of mental health issues faced by children and young people, as well as experience working within CAMHS services. The successful candidate will contribute to clinical health psychology by assisting with the coordination of psychological assessments, supporting neurodevelopmental evaluations, and engaging in service development activities. A supportive environment will be provided through structured supervision and potential opportunities for specialist training.
Candidates should have an upper second-class honours degree in psychology and be entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Essential skills include excellent communication, teamwork capabilities, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and their families. Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges or disabilities is critical, along with the ability to conduct audits and support therapeutic group activities. The position emphasises the importance of working closely within a multidisciplinary team to foster positive changes in mental health services.
Candidates should have an upper second-class honours degree in psychology and be entitled to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Essential skills include excellent communication, teamwork capabilities, and the ability to engage effectively with clients and their families. Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges or disabilities is critical, along with the ability to conduct audits and support therapeutic group activities. The position emphasises the importance of working closely within a multidisciplinary team to foster positive changes in mental health services.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 5- Highly Specialist Assistant Psychologist- to join our team within Brent CAMHS. You will have experience working in CAMHS services and have a sound understanding of mental health challenges facing children and young people.
Brent CAMHS is a large, well established and dynamic team with opportunities for varied MDT work. There is a strong multi disciplinary culture in the team and you will contribute to change management in the service.
Support will be provided as part of the service supervision structure and a clear job plan will ensure you are well supported with clear expectations of the role. Opportunities for specialist training may be available.
Please note that due to high demand of posts like these the post may be closed early.
To find out more about working in CAMHS CLICK HERE for our video.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Assistant Psychologist to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a clinical health psychology, administrating and co-ordinating assessment measures and contributing to service development. You will be working alongside clinical psychologists.
You will assist with the coordination of specialist psychological assessments, clinically support neuro developmental assessments (including ADOS).
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team are essential. Paid post- graduate experience of working within a mental health care setting is also essential.
Supervision will be provided by the clinical psychologist.
Working for our organisation
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients, applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests (ASD, 3Di, Cognitive assessments), self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observation with clients, family members, and others involved in the client’s care, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and the team lead.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 5- Highly Specialist Assistant Psychologist- to join our team within Brent CAMHS. You will have experience working in CAMHS services and have a sound understanding of mental health challenges facing children and young people.
Brent CAMHS is a large, well established and dynamic team with opportunities for varied MDT work. There is a strong multi disciplinary culture in the team and you will contribute to change management in the service.
Support will be provided as part of the service supervision structure and a clear job plan will ensure you are well supported with clear expectations of the role. Opportunities for specialist training may be available.
Please note that due to high demand of posts like these the post may be closed early.
To find out more about working in CAMHS CLICK HERE for our video.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Assistant Psychologist to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a clinical health psychology, administrating and co-ordinating assessment measures and contributing to service development. You will be working alongside clinical psychologists.
You will assist with the coordination of specialist psychological assessments, clinically support neuro developmental assessments (including ADOS).
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team are essential. Paid post- graduate experience of working within a mental health care setting is also essential.
Supervision will be provided by the clinical psychologist.
Working for our organisation
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients, applying psychological, including neuropsychological tests (ASD, 3Di, Cognitive assessments), self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observation with clients, family members, and others involved in the client’s care, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and the team lead.
To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Essential criteria
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
- Developing ability to be reflective about own practice and to identify areas of development.
- A keen interest in working with people who have a learning disability and their families/carers, many of whom are likely to have experienced the negative impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences, social stigma and inequality; and who present with behaviour of concern and/or mental health difficulties.
Essential criteria
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience in co-delivering therapeutic groups and ability to evidence outcomes using audit/research methodologies
- Experience of working directly with children with LD/ASD either as an assistant psychologist/ support worker or other direct care role.
- Experience of working with families and/ or carers providing training/ support in implementing behavioural strategies
- Experience in providing psycho-education sessions for teaching staff and parents.
Essential criteria
- Developed communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate condition related information to clients and relatives, cofacilitate group sessions with clients and families, including when atmosphere 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 and learning disabilities context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
- Experience using a variety of IT systems and databases.
- High standard of report writing
- Experience of and ability to work with diverse client groups, through interpreters and using video call technology.
- Developed standard of report writing and record-keeping
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To work as an Assistant Psychologist in the UK, several skills and qualifications are generally expected. While specific requirements may vary by employer, here are some key skills and attributes that are typically valuable for this role:
1. Educational Background
- Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology or a closely related field, typically at least at the upper second-class level (2:1) is usually required.
- Knowledge of Psychological Principles: Understanding of psychological theories, research methods, and statistics.
2. Experience
- Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological or clinical setting is often beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid roles that involve direct contact with clients.
- Research Experience: Experience in conducting or assisting with psychological research can be advantageous.
3. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Written Communication: Strong writing skills for documenting assessments, reports, and research findings.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Rapport Building: Ability to empathize with clients and build strong therapeutic relationships.
- Active Listening: Skill in listening to clients’ concerns and responding appropriately.
5. Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, assess clients' needs, and contribute to treatment plans.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for addressing challenges and developing effective solutions.
6. Organizational Skills
- Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Record Keeping: Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, including psychologists, therapists, and healthcare staff.
8. Sensitivity and Professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Awareness of ethical considerations in psychology.
9. Adaptability and Resilience
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful situations effectively.
10. Continued Professional Development
- A commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of psychology, including engaging in relevant training and workshops.
Additional Considerations:
- Membership in Professional Bodies: While not always required, registration with organizations like the British Psychological Society (BPS) may enhance your qualifications.
- Specialized Skills: Depending on the specific area the role is focused on (e.g., clinical, educational, forensic psychology), additional specialized skills may be relevant.
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