Assistant Psychologist | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 per annum plus HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, UB6 9UG |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6255151/222-LS-OPMHS-167 |
Summary
We are advertising for two Assistant Psychologists to work in the Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Services (CIDS) teams in West London (Ealing, H&F and Hounslow). CIDS is an all age service and the post holder will work with individuals with dementia (or possible dementia) and their carers under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
The roles present opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical skills
Opportunities include working with colleagues in the provision of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups, delivering psycho-education sessions and undertaking other tasks which support the team in delivery of clinical care. There will be opportunities to learn skills in neuropsychology and to develop therapy skills with carers Their other key role will be in working with professional colleagues in supporting carers of individuals presenting with the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) both in individual’s home and in care homes.
The communities we serve are diverse and the post holder will work directly with people from many different backgrounds including Asian, Somalian and Arabic speaking communities. Interpreters are used routinely within the service but a knowledge of at least one relevant language (eg Arabic, Farsi, Punjabi, or Hindi) is desirable, (but not essential) for this post. An understanding of working with people from different cultures would also be an advantage.
You will be working within a friendly, well established integrated team and liaise with general health and social care colleagues to provide a service to a wide range of people living with dementia. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills in this area
Research activity is encouraged and well supported. Regular individual supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist is provided. You would also be able to access the Trust’s training resources to enhance your CPD.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
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.
Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
The Service is rated Outstanding for caring and Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024