Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner/ Assistant Psychologist inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
SAT 4 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment committed to transforming adult mental health care.
Engagement with a diverse population in Lambeth, allowing practitioners to gain experience in addressing various mental health challenges.
Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, fostering a supportive professional network and enhancing teamwork skills.
Access to trauma-informed care training and psychologically informed interventions, improving professional development and expertise.
The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of adults with severe mental health problems, helping them navigate their recovery journey.
Involvement in community mental health initiatives targeting social deprivation and improving overall outcomes for disadvantaged populations.
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking motivated Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners or Assistant Psychologists to join their adult mental health services in London. This role, newly developed by NHS England, aims to enhance the care provided to adults with severe mental health issues by ensuring access to trauma-informed and psychologically informed interventions. Successful candidates will work under supervision within a multidisciplinary team, delivering individual and group support to clients and their families, while adapting to the complex needs of a diverse population heavily impacted by social deprivation.
The role is set in Lambeth, an area with high levels of mental health problems, necessitating a flexible approach to care. The South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust provides comprehensive mental health services across several local boroughs, dedicated to innovation and improving outcomes for service users. Interested candidates can reach out to Suzanne Jolley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
The role is set in Lambeth, an area with high levels of mental health problems, necessitating a flexible approach to care. The South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust provides comprehensive mental health services across several local boroughs, dedicated to innovation and improving outcomes for service users. Interested candidates can reach out to Suzanne Jolley, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our adult mental health services. The post would be suitable for qualified Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (or an assistant psychologist). This is an exciting new development for this role created by NHS England to support the transformation of adult mental health care. This role will contribute to ensuring adults with acute presentations of severe mental health problems receive trauma informed care and have greater access to psychologically informed interventions.
You will be expected to work under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting adults to receive the right care. You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems, across the MDT and employing wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for serious mental health problems for adults individually and in groups, as well as supporting their families and carers.
The second largest inner London Borough with an official population of around 350,000. The local population has needs related to a high level of social deprivation such as unemployment, poor social housing and child poverty. There are also pockets of greater affluence. There are high levels of morbidity, and levels and complexity of mental health problems are above the national average
Lambeth Community Mental Health Teams comprise three Living Well Centres in Brixton and Streatham; Lambeth Hospital comprises five acute wards, a psychiatric intensive care unit, and a rehabilitation ward.
The Trust: The South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) and committed to innovation, effective interventions and improved service user outcomes. It provides mental health services to the people of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon, and some more specialist services to people from across the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Jolley Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
You will be expected to work under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting adults to receive the right care. You will need to have flexibility and adaptability and a passion for working with adults with severe mental health problems, across the MDT and employing wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for serious mental health problems for adults individually and in groups, as well as supporting their families and carers.
The second largest inner London Borough with an official population of around 350,000. The local population has needs related to a high level of social deprivation such as unemployment, poor social housing and child poverty. There are also pockets of greater affluence. There are high levels of morbidity, and levels and complexity of mental health problems are above the national average
Lambeth Community Mental Health Teams comprise three Living Well Centres in Brixton and Streatham; Lambeth Hospital comprises five acute wards, a psychiatric intensive care unit, and a rehabilitation ward.
The Trust: The South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) and committed to innovation, effective interventions and improved service user outcomes. It provides mental health services to the people of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon, and some more specialist services to people from across the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Jolley Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner or Assistant Psychologist in the UK, you generally need a combination of educational qualifications, practical skills, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Educational Qualifications
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, mental health, social work, nursing, or a related field. An undergraduate degree in psychology is often preferred for assistant psychologist roles.
2. Postgraduate Qualifications: While not always required, a master's degree in clinical psychology, health psychology, or a similar area can enhance your prospects and is often desirable for more advanced roles.
3. Professional Training: Additional training in specific therapeutic techniques or mental health interventions can be beneficial, depending on the role.
Practical Skills
1. Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct assessments and understand psychological tests and their implications.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and approaches (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy) to support clients effectively.
3. Crisis Intervention: Skills in managing emergency situations, including acting swiftly in crisis scenarios.
4. Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication abilities for effective interaction with clients, families, and other professionals.
5. Record Keeping: Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate records of patient interactions and treatment plans.
6. Research Skills: Understanding and ability to contribute to research projects, including data collection and analysis.
Personal Attributes
1. Empathy and Compassion: A genuine interest in helping others, with the ability to understand and share the feelings of clients.
2. Resilience: Ability to handle challenging situations and emotionally taxing scenarios with composure.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with clients, families, and colleagues, fostering a therapeutic alliance.
4. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
5. Cultural Competence: Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and how they impact mental health.
Additional Considerations
1. Volunteering/Work Experience: Experience in a mental health setting, whether through voluntary work, internships, or paid positions, can be advantageous.
2. Professional Registration: Depending on the role, you may need to be registered with a governing body, such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and training to keep up-to-date with developments in the field.
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