Assistant Clinical Psychologist

• Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, to assist in the psychological assessment of people referred to the service, undertaking protocol based psychological assessments, using psychometric tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as appropriate.
• Toassist in the formulation and delivery of psychological interventions and care plans, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
• Toassist in the coordination and running of therapeutic programmes (including Positive Behavioural Support plans) within Alexandra College as required.
• To help develop and deliver training and educational sessions to people who access the service as well as people within their networks, both inside and outside of the organisation.
• Toassist in the design and implementation of research, audit and service development projects within the service as required.
• Toassist in data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using databases and statistical programmes as required.
• The successful candidate will help to develop and maintain the Psychology teams database and other pathway specific databases where needed. They will conduct yearly audits to highlight the work of the psychology team and ensure computer systems accurately reflect the work undertaken.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities, appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed a qualified professional psychologist and / or the Head of Psychology for CLDS.
• To receive regular supervision for all clinical workin accordance with Trust and service policies and professional practice guidelines.
• To participate in an agreed programme of training and professional development in order to develop clinical knowledge and practice relevant to the delivery of current duties.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities,appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be agreed a qualified professional psychologist and / or the Head of Psychology for CLDS.

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with service users, their families, carers and with other professional staff
• Skills in using Word, Excel and SPSS
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a Learning Disability/ mental health context

Desirable

• Experience of using Makaton, PECS, Talking Mats and/or producing Easy Read information
• Experience of conducting service-related audits and projects
• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multi-professional setting.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise work based on service need

Essential

• Paid or volunteer work with people with a Learning Disability, mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Interest in working with people with learning disabilities and their support networks.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with a Learning Disability, Mental Health problems or other disabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or other long term needs.
• Experience of working in community or inpatient settings as part of an MDT
• Knowledge of NHS mental health services and other support services and agencies.
• Knowledge of psychological approaches to assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge of the role of psychologists in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of legislation, policy and guidance relevant to people with a Learning Disability and their network

Essential

• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed
• Demonstrate curiosity and creatively in working with people with a learning disability and their networks
• Ability to accept reflections on your work
• Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines