Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, to assist in the psychological assessment of people referred to the service, undertaking protocol based psychological assessments, using psychometric tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as appropriate.
• Toassist in the formulation and delivery of psychological interventions and care plans, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
• Toassist in the coordination and running of therapeutic programmes (including Positive Behavioural Support plans) within Alexandra College as required.
• To help develop and deliver training and educational sessions to people who access the service as well as people within their networks, both inside and outside of the organisation.
• Toassist in the design and implementation of research, audit and service development projects within the service as required.
• Toassist in data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using databases and statistical programmes as required.
• The successful candidate will help to develop and maintain the Psychology teams database and other pathway specific databases where needed. They will conduct yearly audits to highlight the work of the psychology team and ensure computer systems accurately reflect the work undertaken.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities, appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed a qualified professional psychologist and / or the Head of Psychology for CLDS.
• To receive regular supervision for all clinical workin accordance with Trust and service policies and professional practice guidelines.
• To participate in an agreed programme of training and professional development in order to develop clinical knowledge and practice relevant to the delivery of current duties.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities,appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed a qualified professional psychologist and / or the Head of Psychology for CLDS.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• A degree in Psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (Graduate Basis for Registration)

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of applied psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with service users, their families, carers and with other professional staff
• Skills in using Word, Excel and SPSS
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a Learning Disability/ mental health context

Desirable

• Experience of using Makaton, PECS, Talking Mats and/or producing Easy Read information
• Experience of conducting service-related audits and projects
• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multi-professional setting.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise work based on service need

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Paid or volunteer work with people with a Learning Disability, mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Interest in working with people with learning disabilities and their support networks.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with a Learning Disability, Mental Health problems or other disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or other long term needs.
• Experience of working in community or inpatient settings as part of an MDT
• Knowledge of NHS mental health services and other support services and agencies.
• Knowledge of psychological approaches to assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge of the role of psychologists in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of legislation, policy and guidance relevant to people with a Learning Disability and their network

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed
• Demonstrate curiosity and creatively in working with people with a learning disability and their networks
• Ability to accept reflections on your work
• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines

Desirable

• Aware of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on people with a Learning Disability and/or mental health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camden Learning Disabilities Service

5 Pancras Square

LONDON

N1C 4AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)