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Assistant PsychotherapistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

Opportunity for professional growth, The role allows for skill development through supervision from experienced clinicians and the chance to participate in a postgraduate qualification in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Diverse work environment, As part of a broad team that includes various mental health professionals, you can learn from different perspectives and approaches to psychological therapy.
Practical experience, The position offers hands-on experience in assessing and treating secondary care mental health patients, which is invaluable for future career prospects.
Contribution to community health, The role includes collaboration with both internal MDT professionals and external third sector partners, making a real difference in the local mental health services.
Focus on complex cases, Working with complex patients provides a unique challenge and an opportunity to deepen your understanding of psychodynamic therapy.
Structured support, The job includes group and individual supervision, ensuring you receive guidance and support throughout your traineeship.
Flexibility in service delivery, The role involves both face-to-face and online patient interactions, accommodating diverse patient needs and increasing accessibility.
The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a trainee psychotherapist for a part-time Assistant Psychotherapist position in Uxbridge, London, on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role, rated at band 5, requires experience in secondary care mental health and involves assessing and treating patients both face-to-face and online. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, receive supervision from experienced clinicians, and contribute to psychoeducational programs while engaging with complex cases. They will also participate in clinical meetings and liaise with community mental health partners.

Applicants should hold a degree and demonstrate experience in healthcare, specifically with mental health issues, including risk assessments and care planning. Strong communication skills, an understanding of psychological therapy, and familiarity with psychoanalytic theory are essential. Desirable qualifications include further postgraduate training and experience in secondary care settings. The Trust emphasises a supportive environment and encourages vaccination for safety in healthcare settings.
Opportunity for professional growth, The role allows for skill development through supervision from experienced clinicians and the chance to participate in a postgraduate qualification in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Diverse work environment, As part of a broad team that includes various mental health professionals, you can learn from different perspectives and approaches to psychological therapy.
Practical experience, The position offers hands-on experience in assessing and treating secondary care mental health patients, which is invaluable for future career prospects.
Contribution to community health, The role includes collaboration with both internal MDT professionals and external third sector partners, making a real difference in the local mental health services.
Focus on complex cases, Working with complex patients provides a unique challenge and an opportunity to deepen your understanding of psychodynamic therapy.
Structured support, The job includes group and individual supervision, ensuring you receive guidance and support throughout your traineeship.
Flexibility in service delivery, The role involves both face-to-face and online patient interactions, accommodating diverse patient needs and increasing accessibility.

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