Collaborative Environment, Work as part of a friendly and creative team, enhancing professional relationships and a support network.
Diverse Clinical Experience, Engage in a variety of tasks including telephone triage assessments, online interventions, and co-facilitating workshops.
Opportunities for Career Development, Access to mentoring, coaching, and leadership programs to support professional growth and advancement.
Flexible Work Arrangements, Benefit from options such as part-time working and job sharing to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Enjoy generous pay, pensions, leave, and a variety of other benefits including NHS discounts.
Access to Keyworker Housing, Take advantage of accommodation options available for staff on selected sites, easing living arrangements in London.
The Assistant Psychologist role at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust involves a diverse range of clinical and administrative responsibilities within a supportive and collaborative environment. The position includes conducting telephone triage assessments, facilitating online interventions through the Silvercloud program, and participating in various projects such as service promotion, GP liaison, and screening initiatives. The candidate may also have opportunities to co-facilitate workshops on CBT principles and assist the administrative team.
The Trust emphasises a healthy work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pay, pension options, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities such as mentoring and leadership programs. Additional benefits include keyworker housing, NHS discounts, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles. For more information or informal inquiries, interested candidates can contact Mags Giza, Senior CBT Therapist, via the provided email and telephone number.
The Trust emphasises a healthy work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pay, pension options, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities such as mentoring and leadership programs. Additional benefits include keyworker housing, NHS discounts, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles. For more information or informal inquiries, interested candidates can contact Mags Giza, Senior CBT Therapist, via the provided email and telephone number.
This is a busy, clinical role with a number of different components, and high administrative and clinical demands. You will be working as a part of a friendly, creative, welcoming and social team consisting of Step 2 clinicians, High Intensity Therapists and administration staff.
The post holder will be conducting telephone triage assessments, facilitating online interventions through the Silvercloud program as well as have the opportunity to engage in other projects such as service promotion, GP liaison, auditing, screening or our Asylum Seeker project. The post holder may also be required to co-facilitate workshops based on the CBT principles as well as support the administrative team with some of their tasks.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some Of Our Benefits Are Highlighted Here
The post holder will be conducting telephone triage assessments, facilitating online interventions through the Silvercloud program as well as have the opportunity to engage in other projects such as service promotion, GP liaison, auditing, screening or our Asylum Seeker project. The post holder may also be required to co-facilitate workshops based on the CBT principles as well as support the administrative team with some of their tasks.
Benefits
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some Of Our Benefits Are Highlighted Here
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
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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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