Assistant Psychologist - London, United Kingdom - South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual who is aiming to pursue a career in applied psychology.

Applicants must be psychology graduates who have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in Psychology by an accredited course and are eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Ideally, you will have some experience of supporting/working with people with learning disabilities and/or with difficulties in communication.

You will be expected to work with people who have a learning disability and mental health problems and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will be required to work in a variety of community settings, with individuals, groups, families and staff teams.

You will have regular supervision with a Clinical Psychologist and will be expected to support the Psychology Service as a whole.

Duties will include supporting team members in undertaking assessment, formulation and intervention for identified cases and in developing resources and supporting training.

You will also be expected to take on various team administrative duties.

An important part of the role will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to case discussions and the care of service users.

You will be part of a service that strives for clinical excellence and aims to support its staff to feel valued, provides opportunities for training and development and encourages active participation relevant service developments.