Job overview
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist (part-time 15 hrs p/w) within the Young Adults Service at HMP/YOI Bronzefield .
By joining our Surrey Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the prisoners, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams:
Main duties of the job
·To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
·To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
·To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training.
·To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or regular supervision from qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist.
·To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
·To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
1. Monthly supervision
2. Annual personal development plans/appraisals
3. Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
4. Preceptorship Programme
5. Support and guidance with Revalidation
6. Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:
7. Health and wellbeing services
8. Season ticket loans
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Relocation package
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting and enhancing professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist and/or Psychological Therapist
Clinical
11. To undertake assessments and interventions (for example neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the clients care), as appropriate to level of training, competence and under live or regular supervision from a qualified practitioner Psychologist.
12. To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service.
13. To formulate and deliver care, training or research plans within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion.
14. To conduct literature searches, collate audit and outcome evidence, analyse relevant data and produce reports to inform and enhance care delivered by the service.
15. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, training or research projects
16. If required, to compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans.
17. To work with other team members to improve care, training and research practices and the quality of life of clients.
18. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings.
19. To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients.
20. To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holder’s grade.
21. To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment.
Administration
22. To develop and manage systems for efficient administration and co-ordination of care, training or research.
23. To establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service.
24. To be acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures.
25. To report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies.
26. To maintain and manage systems for stock control of Psychology tests, test materials and other equipment.
27. To manage diaries, work plans and project plans as required.
Professional Issues
28. To abide by the BPS code of Ethics and Conduct and the Division of Clinical Psychology Professional Practice Guidelines.
29. To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy
30. To participate in clinical and professional audit.
31. To participate in and contribute to Quality Assurance initiatives.
32. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
Research and Service Evaluation
33. To design and implement agreed elements of audit and research projects.
34. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.
35. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research in order to promote evidence based clinical practice. This will contribute to the clinical work of Applied Psychologists and other team members.
General
36. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through the active participation in internal and external Continuing Professional Development training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders manager.
37. To maintain the highest standards of record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.
38. To undertake administrative duties as required.
39. To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required, from time to time, by the Psychology Manager.
40. To participate fully in the Trust’s performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
41. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
42. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the
43. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.