About this role
Job summary
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer a paid Assistant Psychologist opportunity through the NHS England Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Scheme.
The scheme aims to widen access to careers in clinical psychology and related psychological professions by providing paid clinical experience opportunities for psychology graduates who may otherwise face barriers to accessing the experience often required for progression into the profession. The role is intended to support aspiring psychologists to gain meaningful NHS experience whilst developing the knowledge, skills and confidence required for future career development.
This is a developmental post working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist within multidisciplinary healthcare services. The successful applicant will gain exposure to psychological practice in NHS settings and contribute to clinical, service development and audit activities while receiving structured supervision and support.
We recognise that applicants may have followed many different routes into psychology and may not have had access to traditional clinical experience opportunities. We therefore welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate motivation, reflective capacity, transferable skills and a commitment to supporting diverse communities.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, the postholder will support the delivery and evaluation of psychologically informed care within Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will have opportunities to support psychological assessment and intervention, assist with the administration and scoring of psychological measures, contribute to service evaluation and audit activity, and participate in multidisciplinary team working. The role may involve helping to develop clinical resources, supporting psychoeducational interventions and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
A key focus of the post is professional development. The postholder will receive regular protected supervision and will be encouraged to engage in reflective practice, training and learning opportunities designed to support future progression within the psychological professions.
Previous Assistant Psychologist experience is not required. Applicants are encouraged to draw upon skills and experience gained through education, employment, volunteering, caring responsibilities and wider life experience.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology
- Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society
- Able to demonstrate eligibility for the NHS England Aspiring Clinical Psychologists Scheme
Desirable
- Additional academic study relevant to psychology, healthcare or research
- Training relevant to mental health, healthcare, communication or supporting vulnerable groups
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology or a related psychological profession
- Interest in supporting people experiencing physical health and/or mental health difficulties
- Understanding of the role of psychology within healthcare settings
- Awareness of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understanding of the importance of equitable access to healthcare and psychological services
- Ability to explain what you hope to gain from the placement and how it fits in with your career aspirations
- Experience gained through employment, education, volunteering, caring responsibilities, community involvement or other life experiences that demonstrates transferable skills to the role
- Experience of working responsibly and completing agreed tasks to an appropriate standard
- Ability to reflect on experiences and identify personal learning and development
Desirable
- Understanding of team working in healthcare settings
- Awareness of psychological approaches used in healthcare and mental health services
- Experience of supporting or working with people in healthcare, social care, education, community or voluntary-sector settings
- Experience of collecting, organising or presenting information and data
- Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate and respectful in interactions with others
- Commitment to inclusive practice and valuing diversity
- Able to engage sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences
- Reliable and responsible
- Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
- Openness to feedback
- Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
- Commitment to the values of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free
Pond St
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)