Opportunity to provide evidence-based interventions to a diverse population, enhancing your clinical skill set.
Supportive working environment with a focus on co-production, quality, and service user experience.
Access to specialist perinatal supervision and mentorship from experienced psychologists and psychotherapists.
Flexible working arrangements that promote a good work-life balance with Monday-Friday hours.
Involvement in a multi-disciplinary team that enhances collaborative practice and broadens clinical exposure.
Potential for career development through training, audits, service evaluations, and research projects.
Location in vibrant South London, with easy access to transport links, green spaces, and a variety of shopping and dining options.
Join our dynamic team at the Perinatal Mental Health Service, where we empower women and their families through professional psychological support. As a Senior Assistant Psychologist with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a crucial role in developing services for fathers, partners, and significant others, ensuring inclusive, evidence-based care is delivered to our diverse community. Enjoy a rewarding work environment where co-production and quality are at the heart of everything we do, with a strong commitment to your professional growth and ongoing training.
In this fulfilling role, you'll collaborate with dedicated perinatal psychologists and therapists, contributing to both individual and group psychological therapies tailored to the perinatal period. With flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a genuine difference to the lives of families experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and the first year after birth. If you have experience with and a passion for supporting women and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping a brighter future for parents and children alike!
In this fulfilling role, you'll collaborate with dedicated perinatal psychologists and therapists, contributing to both individual and group psychological therapies tailored to the perinatal period. With flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a genuine difference to the lives of families experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and the first year after birth. If you have experience with and a passion for supporting women and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping a brighter future for parents and children alike!
Opportunity to provide evidence-based interventions to a diverse population, enhancing your clinical skill set.
Supportive working environment with a focus on co-production, quality, and service user experience.
Access to specialist perinatal supervision and mentorship from experienced psychologists and psychotherapists.
Flexible working arrangements that promote a good work-life balance with Monday-Friday hours.
Involvement in a multi-disciplinary team that enhances collaborative practice and broadens clinical exposure.
Potential for career development through training, audits, service evaluations, and research projects.
Location in vibrant South London, with easy access to transport links, green spaces, and a variety of shopping and dining options.
The Perinatal Mental Health Service has a growing team of perinatal psychological therapists who are committed to providing evidence-based interventions to women and their families that are accessible and acceptable to the diverse South London population. As part of meeting the ambitions set out in the NHS Long-Term Plan for Mental Health we are developing provision for fathers, partners and significant others.
We offer perinatal psychological therapies for parental mental health problems, including CBT, EMDR, IPT, DBT, Systemic Family Therapy and Parent Infant Psychotherapy . There is a focus on coproduction, quality, supervision and ongoing audit and evaluation, keeping the experience of service users at the heart.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and supportive psychological therapies service that offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development. We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. Specialist perinatal psychology clinical and professional supervision will be provided from within the service.
We are looking for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to support the development of provision for fathers, partners and significant others as part of the NHS Long Term Plan transformation.
In addition, the postholder may contribute to a combination of individual and group psychological therapies in the perinatal period and to assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The postholder will work closely with perinatal psychologists and psychotherapists across the service and may support the development of more junior assistant psychologists/ honorary assistant psychologists.
We would like to hear from those with a range of clinical, audit, service evaluation and research skills. You will ideally have experience of working with women and their families within the perinatal period and / or a keen interest to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Specialist perinatal supervision will be provided and you will join a friendly and supportive team of specialist perinatal psychologists and psychological therapists.
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.
Perinatal Mental Health Teams (PMHTs) are secondary care mental health teams that specialise in supporting people in the perinatal period (pregnancy through until 12 months postnatal) who have severe and complex mental health difficulties. We assess and treat a range of difficulties including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and eating disorders.
The service is designed to provide timely input to parents and their families to mitigate the impact of mental health disorder on the child. We are a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, and nursery nursing.
The service works closely with maternity/obstetric services as well as other agencies (e.g., health visiting and social services). We have close links with the Mother-Baby Unit (MBU) in-patient unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Maudsley Hospital
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 restaurants.
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads, offers free parking and is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris McCree Job title: Parental Mental Health Lead Email address: Telephone number:
We offer perinatal psychological therapies for parental mental health problems, including CBT, EMDR, IPT, DBT, Systemic Family Therapy and Parent Infant Psychotherapy . There is a focus on coproduction, quality, supervision and ongoing audit and evaluation, keeping the experience of service users at the heart.
The successful applicant will join a friendly and supportive psychological therapies service that offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development. We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. Specialist perinatal psychology clinical and professional supervision will be provided from within the service.
We are looking for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to support the development of provision for fathers, partners and significant others as part of the NHS Long Term Plan transformation.
In addition, the postholder may contribute to a combination of individual and group psychological therapies in the perinatal period and to assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
The postholder will work closely with perinatal psychologists and psychotherapists across the service and may support the development of more junior assistant psychologists/ honorary assistant psychologists.
We would like to hear from those with a range of clinical, audit, service evaluation and research skills. You will ideally have experience of working with women and their families within the perinatal period and / or a keen interest to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Specialist perinatal supervision will be provided and you will join a friendly and supportive team of specialist perinatal psychologists and psychological therapists.
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.
Perinatal Mental Health Teams (PMHTs) are secondary care mental health teams that specialise in supporting people in the perinatal period (pregnancy through until 12 months postnatal) who have severe and complex mental health difficulties. We assess and treat a range of difficulties including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and eating disorders.
The service is designed to provide timely input to parents and their families to mitigate the impact of mental health disorder on the child. We are a multi-disciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, and nursery nursing.
The service works closely with maternity/obstetric services as well as other agencies (e.g., health visiting and social services). We have close links with the Mother-Baby Unit (MBU) in-patient unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Maudsley Hospital
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 restaurants.
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads, offers free parking and is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris McCree Job title: Parental Mental Health Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Higher Level Assistant Psychologist in the UK, there are several essential skills and qualifications you should possess. Here are the key requirements:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: Typically, you should have a degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) or an equivalent qualification.
2. Postgraduate Education: Although not always required, a master's degree in psychology or a related field can be beneficial, particularly for competitive positions.
Professional Skills:
1. Understanding of Psychological Theories: A solid understanding of psychological principles, theories, and practices is crucial.
2. Research Skills: Ability to conduct research, including data collection and analysis, is important, particularly if you will be working on studies or assessments.
3. Analytical Skills: You should be able to analyze data and interpret psychological assessments effectively.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, professionals, and for writing reports.
5. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build rapport and effectively interact with clients and colleagues is vital.
6. Organizational Skills: Strong planning and organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
7. Empathy and Understanding: A compassionate approach toward individuals with mental health issues or psychological challenges.
Technical Skills:
1. Knowledge of Assessment Tools: Familiarity with psychological assessment tools and diagnostic criteria.
2. IT Skills: Proficiency in using software for data management, word processing, and statistical analysis.
Experience:
1. Relevant Work Experience: Previous experience in a psychological setting, such as internships, volunteer work, or roles in mental health services, is often required or highly desirable.
2. Clinical Experience: Experience working with clients in a therapeutic or clinical environment can be beneficial.
Personal Attributes:
1. Resilience: The ability to cope with the emotional demands of working in mental health.
2. Professionalism: Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in psychological practice.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Considerations:
- Registration: While not required for an Assistant Psychologist position, pursuing registration with the BPS can enhance your credibility and job prospects.
- Continual Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training and professional development in psychology and related fields.
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