Jobs
>
London

    Practitioner Psychologist - London, United Kingdom - South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

  • To provide a specialist psychology service to Southwark CAMHS Adolescent Team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
  • To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
  • To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
  • To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
  • To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.

    • Main duties of the job

  • To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Southwark Adolescent Service with complex mental health difficulties.
  • To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients.
  • To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
  • To act as care co-ordinator, taking responsibility for initiating, planning and reviewing care plans, CPA co-ordination and meetings as required

    • For further information please refer to the job Description

    About us

    Benefits:

    We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

    Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

    Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

    Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.

    Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes

    Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars

    Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites

    NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. Other benefits include:

    Counselling services

    Wellbeing events

    Long service awards

    Cycle to work scheme

    Season ticket loan

    Childcare vouchers

    Staff restaurants

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

  • To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Southwark Adolescent Service with complex mental health difficulties.
  • To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients.
  • To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
  • To act as care co-ordinator, taking responsibility for initiating, planning and reviewing care plans, CPA co-ordination and meetings as required.

    • KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

  • To contribute to the effective working of the Southwark Adolescent Serviceand to a psychologically informed framework for the service.
  • To contribute to the services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
  • To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
  • To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.

    • KR 3 Policy and service development

  • To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.
  • To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.
  • To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

    • KR 4 Care or management of resources

  • To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.
  • To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.

    • KR 5 Management and supervision

  • To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.
  • To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training.

    • KR 6 Teaching and Training

  • To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.
  • To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

    • KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

  • To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
  • To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

    • KR 8 Research and development

  • To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.

    • KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

  • To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.
  • To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.
  • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
  • To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
  • To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

    • KR10 General

  • To travel to schools. home visits, and other community settings as appropriate and across the Trust when required.
  • To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management.
  • To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations (put in appropriate for service, such as challenging behaviour, abuse etc) and to support others involved in such situations.
  • To work flexibly which may include offering some regular commitment to late clinics within the overall Job Plan.
    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
  • Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. (A/I)

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
  • Experience of psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment of adolescents with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
  • Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and /or lived experience.
  • Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for treatment of adolescents with complex mental health difficulties.
  • Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to children and young people and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
  • Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.

    • Skills

    Essential

  • To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
  • To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
  • To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner psychologist (psychology doctoral trainees in their final months of gaining their qualification will also be considered for this post) to join our Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service (DPPS). The r ...

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    6 days ago

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Practitioner Psychologist / Psychotherapist in a split post across two non secure services in our forensic directorate: Southwark Community Forensic Team and Ward in the Community locked rehab unit. · - To provide a specialist psych ...

  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

    Preceptorship Practitioner Psychologist

    1 day ago

    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    Greenwich CAMHS is pleased to be able to offer a band 7-8a preceptorship post within the Adolescent Team. Please see attached information regarding preceptorships. · **Overview of Greenwich Adolescent Team** · The Greenwich adolescent team is a multidisciplinary team who work at ...

  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service at King's College Hospital is continuing to grow, as life expectancy of people living with CF improves. We are an energetic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, and are excited to be recruiting a full time Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist ...

  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Renal Psychotherapist or Practitioner Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 x Renal Psychotherapists or Practitioner Psychologists · Kidney disease carries a significant psychological burden. The Renal department at King's is committed to a comprehensive psychosocial offer for its patients and their carers. Our reconfigured and well-resourced Psychosoc ...

  • WDP

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    WDP Redbridge, United Kingdom

    **Location** · Redbridge R3 · **Salary** · up to £50,000 (pro rata) plus £2,184 London Weighting Allowance (pro rata) · **Vacancy Type** · Permanent/Part Time · **Working Hours** · 22.5 hours per week · **Application Deadline** · Sunday, May 7, 2023 · **Job Summary** · **Would yo ...

  • SYK Recruitment Specialists

    Practitioner Psychologist

    21 hours ago

    SYK Recruitment Specialists Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

    **Hospital, Non-nursing** · **Ref: SD3** · **SD3 - Practitioner Psychologist** · **Buckinghamshire** · **Up to £55,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE)** | **37.5 hours per week (Negotiable) | Great Staff Benefits** · A leading care and education provider to children and young adult wit ...

  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified or experienced band 7 clinical/counselling/health psychologist looking for a post with potential career progression or for an established band 8a principal clinical psychologist to join our Diabetes and Long-term condit ...

  • Second Nature

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Second Nature England, United Kingdom Part time

    The Challenge · More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK are living with obesity; a chronic condition that often negatively impacts their physical and mental health, and therefore quality of life. Access to specialist weight management services for the treatment of obesity remains limit ...

  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    3 hours ago

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Practitioner Psychologist to become part of a brand new integrated psychology team within the Major Trauma Centre at King's College Hospital. This unique opportunity has come about as a result of an innovative and exciting ...

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 day ago

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Greater London, United Kingdom Fixed-Term

    Job summary · We are seeking to appoint a Band 7 psychologist to join the new Children and Young People's Gender Service (London). · This is an exciting new blended role that will work in the Children and Young People's Gender Service and an allocated Child and Adolescent Menta ...

  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom Fixed term: 18 months

    Job overview · We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible Practitioner Psychologist to become part of a brand new integrated psychology team within the Major Trauma Centre at King's College Hospital. This unique opportunity has come about as a result of an innovat ...

  • Kings College Hospital

    Practitioner Psychologist

    3 hours ago

    Kings College Hospital London, United Kingdom £51,488 - £57,802

    Main area Clinical Psychologist in Major Trauma Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 18 months Hours Part time hours per week (Three days a week, one of which needs to be a Thursday) Job ref 213-CAY A · Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NH ...

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    In 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once-in a generation development. Together, we are taking steps towards our vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader i ...

  • Second Nature

    Practitioner Psychologist

    1 week ago

    Second Nature United Kingdom

    The Challenge · More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK are living with obesity; a chronic condition that often negatively impacts their physical and mental health, and therefore quality of life. Access to specialist weight management services for the treatment of obesity remains limi ...

  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified or experienced band 7 clinical/counselling/health psychologist looking for a post with potential career progression or for an established band 8a principal clinical psychologist to join our Diabetes and L ...

  • Porthosp

    Practitioner Psychologists

    3 weeks ago

    Porthosp United Kingdom

    Staff Group: Add Prof Scientific and Technic · Contract Type: Permanent · Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education ...

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    2 weeks ago

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom Part time

    Job overview · This post is for an 8b SLaM Clinical Implementation Lead for a new Wellcome funded study, SloMo2. SloMo is a digitally supported, cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis that improves fear of harm from others (or paranoia). This unique post will be integral to ...

  • Turning Point UK

    Practitioner Psychologists

    1 week ago

    Turning Point UK United Kingdom

    Remote Applicants Considered · Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Hammersmith & Fulham doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point's drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new f ...

  • South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

    Practitioner Psychologist

    4 days ago

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    Employer South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Location Greater London Salary £51,488 to £57,802 pro rata per annum inclusive of HCAS Closing date 29 May 2024 · We are seeking to appoint a Band 7 psychologist to join the new Children and Young People's Gender Service (L ...