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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reflective Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the innovative Dental and Oral-maxillofacial Trauma (DOT) Psychology service based at the Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital. The post holder will be based primarily within the Adult (ADOT) pathway, however you will be expected to support the work of the wider DOT-Psychology service as and when required; including joint projects, training and service development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The assistant psychologist has a key role in supporting the daily running of the service including preparing for and attending MDT clinics, supporting with clinical assessments and administrative processes and writing letters and reports. The post holder will demonstrate a keen interest and experience in working within mental and/or physical health settings and in providing high quality psychological services. It is essential to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational skills, be able to work under their own initiative and be responsive to feedback and development.
The assistant psychologist will work alongside other assistant psychologists within the DOT-Psychology service. The service has an ethos of supportive team working, valuing all members of the team and focusing on supporting our assistant psychologists to develop professionally in line with their career goals. We value diversity of experience, background and thought and welcome applications from under-represented communities.
Please answer the following two questions in your supporting statement:
Why are you are interested in this specific post?
How will you apply your skills and experience to this role?
Applicants who have not answered these two questions or who appear to have used AI tools within their statement will be removed from the shortlisting process. Statements should be no more than 500 words. This is a cap and not a target.
Working for our organisation
Our Values
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Inner London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 20% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £5,609 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - £8,466 per annum, pro rata for part time
At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver high-quality, person-centered care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DOT-Psychology is a NELFT service working in collaboration with Barts Health Trust.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. degree in Psychology
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Demonstrate an interest in working physical health settings and in DOT-P
Desirable criteria
3. At least six months’ experience working as an assistant psychologist in a mental/physical health care setting
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
4. • Good understanding of psychological theory and practice including CBT. Evidence of reflective practice
Skills
Essential criteria
5. Organisation, time management and presentation skills
Other
Essential criteria
6. Strong commitment to team work and development including interpersonal skills.
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
7. A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
8. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity.
9. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
10. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.