About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist at Band 4 to work with people experiencing psychosis. We are advertising for a permanent full-time post in our Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Ealing. You will be working with people experiencing First Episode of Psychosis (aged 14-65) and their families.
At West London NHS Trust we want to employ talented, passionate and skilled people, so that we can provide the best service possible to those who use our services.
In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff. In this role, we offer:
Training in co-facilitating family work interventions and other low intensity interventions.
Supportive work environment - in a recent survey psychological professionals in our Community and Recovery Services reported high levels of satisfaction with the psychological leadership, supervision and training they receive.
Main duties of the job
This post offers a unique and rewarding experience to work within innovative teams. You will be joining a team consisting of established Psychologists and CBT therapists embedded within the MDT. In the Ealing Early Intervention Service, you may be expected to complete home visits in the local area. There are good transport links and lunch opportunities.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Advanced keyboard skills
Experience Essential
Relevant experience working with service users presenting with severe and enduring mental health difficulties such as psychosis Experience of administering and scoring psychometric questionnaires Experience of proactively working with marginalised communities Experience of working with individuals who present with increased risk (to self/others, or from self/others)
Knowledge Essential
An interest in developing an understanding of psychological models and their applications for service users with severe and enduring mental health problems. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, neurodevelopmental difference, or disabilities. An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context.
Communication Skills Essential
Strong communication skills, including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive settings Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to service users in a way that addresses psychological resistance and de-escalates hostile reactions. Able to make judgements based on psychological knowledge, clinical information and environmental events within a session and make decisions on this basis e.g. with regard to feedback to nursing or other staff.
Desirable
High standard of report writing.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Cherington House
Cherington Road
London
W7 3HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)