Assistant Psychologist in Hampstead

The Assistant Psychologist plays a central role within the Adult Trauma and Psychotherapy department, holding several functions that span the domains of clinical activity, outcome measures, audit, research and quality improvement. This is a joint post, split between the two teams in the department - the trauma team and the psychotherapy team. The post holder will attend team meetings in both services and there will be some opportunities for clinical work under supervision, including co-facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake the role of research assistant on research and audit projects for which the service is responsible
• To be responsible for data collection and input in conjunction with the data quality team
• To perform analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• To support with collection and analysis of outcome measures
• To assist in the management of literature databases
• To assist the service lead in producing relevant reports, for example, reporting activity
• To support training initiatives within the service through the collection of information as required and assisting with the preparation of teaching and training materials
• To communicate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues both in writing and verbally about research and audit activity as required.
• To present findings to colleagues or multidisciplinary groups as required and to write up for publication
• To work closely with, and receive supervision from, the service lead and senior clinicians of the service
• To prioritise own workload, seeking guidance from, and accepting the advice of, the service lead or other senior clinicians
• To attend team meetings and case discussions
• Some opportunities for direct clinical work under supervision. This may include co-facilitation of psychoeducational groups or supporting with other groups within the services.
• To carry out other such duties as may occasionally be agreed with the service lead

Qualifications and Experience

• Psychology graduate
• A 2.1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent. Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, Experience of mental health services.
• Good understanding of principles of research and data analysis including well developed skills and knowledge in quantitative methods
• A good understanding of the role of outcome monitoring and service evaluation in specialised assessment and mental health services.
• Basic computer literacy, competence with Excel and SPSS and experience of using software to record, analyse and present data effectively.
• Good understanding of the role of outcome monitoring in specialised psychotherapy and mental health services.
• Capacity to engage with patients in an appropriate way in the administration of measures and the maintenance of contact.
• Good oral and written communication, presentation and interviewing skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with people from a range of communities, ethnic groups and professions.
• Systematic & methodological approach to work., Postgraduate research experience
• Previous experience of undertaking the organisation of monitoring and evaluation systems in a clinical team
• Knowledge and experience in qualitative methods., Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Capacity to engage with professionals and patients in an appropriate and sensitive way
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Good oral and written communication, presentation and interviewing skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with people from a range of communities, ethnic groups and professions.
• Systematic & methodological approach to work., Willingness to promote mental health and wellbeing awareness to clients
• Understanding and knowledge of Safeguarding
• Knowledge and understanding and equality and diversity issues
• Ability to work on own initiative and maintain confidentiality

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

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

Why NLFT?

• 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

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.