About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will be required to work in the Adult Cardiorespiratory Enhanced and Responsive Service (ACERS) Psychology Service, which is a part of the Department of Respiratory and Cardiology Medicine within the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The role of Assistant Psychologist will complement the role of the Senior Psychologist within the team, where psychological assessment and treatment, as well as joint-work and liaison with and consultation for other health professionals for case and referral management are key elements.
Under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist, the post-holder will provide a range of psychological interventions including cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), systemic therapies, and brief dynamic interventions to assist clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, maladaptive health behaviours, and adjustment difficulties in the context of chronic cardiorespiratory conditions.
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Main duties of the job
Provide psychological assessments to patients with long-term respiratory conditions mainly in the community but sometimes also in the hospital. Provide psychological treatments under supervision. Co-facilitate group interventions. Appropriate to the banding of the role, undertake observations and consultations, and give feedback at meetings. Provide mood and cognitive screening to patients with long-term health conditions. To utilise research skills for audit and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. To assist in the preparation and delivery of in-service training/teaching sessions to healthcare professions from other disciplines (nurses, therapists, medical doctors) and presentations in local clinical seminars.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First or upper second degree or equivalent in psychology
Desirable
Post-Graduate Certificate or equivalent in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or related field
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to demonstrate sound person-centred skills in the engagement of patients within clinical settings Computer literate - able to use spreadsheets and computerised information systems Well-developed English written and oral communication skills - able to present complex information in jargon-free, reader-friendly ways
Desirable
Experience of inter-and intra-disciplinary working Experience in motivational interviewing
Experience Essential
Working with adults with long term health conditions/ in medical/ health teams Working in a multidisciplinary team Experience conducting psychological assessment for adult or older adult clients using CBT and/or one of the other evidence-based psychological treatment modalities
Desirable
Working with NHS staff in a medical or health setting Experience of carrying out health or other promotion work in the acute setting or community
Knowledge Essential
Detailed knowledge of psychological interventions for a range of mental health conditions for adults Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, clinical health services and voluntary sector provision and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care
Desirable
Detailed understanding of specific policy objectives within mental health
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements Essential
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Leonards Hospital
Nuttall Street
London
N1 5LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)