Assistant Psychologist - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare 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 an assistant psychologist with a keen interest in working in adultlearningdisabilityservices.

You will demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of the context of services for individuals with learning disabilitiesand the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will undertake work directly with service users with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour, their carers, family members and other agencies and indirectly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The person appointed will have a Psychology Degree (first class) or a Masters Degree in Psychology.

Knowledge of research methodology, computer literacy, experience of data analysis, and a high level of written communication skills are required.

The service good links with the North London Doctoral Training courses in Clinical Psychology, to which it regularly provides clinical placements to doctoral trainees.

QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE APPLICATION FORM
Your answer should be CLEARLY MARKED 'ANSWER' and placed at the beginning of your 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' section.

In approximately 100 words, summarise how your knowledge and experience could be applied to a role involving working with clients with learning disabilities.
In approximately 250 words, summarise your understanding of how positive behaviour support can be used when working with people with learning disabilities.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service user's problems, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner psychologist, in both community and inpatient/residential settings.
To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups as appropriate.
To work with other staff in assessing service user's needs and review their care in preparation for multidisciplinary reviews.
To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multidisciplinary meetings.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities