Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available – Apply Now

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £31,081 – £33,665 per year

Closing Date: 20 October 2024

About the Role
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate in psychology to join their multi-disciplinary Children and Young People’s IAPT (CYP-IAPT) team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting data collection processes, clinical outcome monitoring, and service-user satisfaction. This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to pursue applied training in clinical psychology.

Key responsibilities include supporting data collection, inputting data into databases, producing reports, training staff in outcome measures, and completing audits. The post holder will also have the chance to undertake supervised clinical work and assist in the psychological care of clients.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assist in data collection and clinical outcome monitoring for the CYP-IAPT program
• Input data into databases (e.g., Access, Excel) and produce data reports
• Support clinical staff in using routine outcome measures
• Assist in the completion of audits and the development of audit/research projects
• Undertake supervised clinical work under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist
• Contribute to service development and teaching project work
• Provide administrative support, including collecting statistics

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in psychology with Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• 2:1 or 2:2 classification with a further postgraduate degree (e.g., MA, MSc, PhD)
• Experience as an assistant psychologist or research assistant (less than 5 years)
• Knowledge of CYP-IAPT principles, database skills (SPSS, Excel), and audit processes
• Good communication skills and an interest in working with children and young people

Desirable Skills and Experience

• First-class psychology degree
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field
• Experience working as an assistant psychologist in any specialty
• Experience of working with children for more than six months (e.g., teaching assistant, tutor)
• Knowledge of clinical psychology in the NHS and a clear intention of pursuing the profession

About Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, from community health care to secure environment settings. Their services include community health, mental health, and learning disability services. The trust employs over 4,300 staff members who work in hospitals, clinics, prisons, and people’s homes across the South of England.

With over 125 sites, including Queen Mary’s Hospital and Memorial Hospital in London, Oxleas is the largest NHS provider of prison health services. The Trust is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families by providing the highest quality care.

Key Values

• We’re Kind
• We Listen
• We Care

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £31,081 – £33,665 per year
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to NHS staff discounts with retailers and leisure companies
• Flexible working arrangements
• NHS pension scheme membership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be deducted from the employee’s salary.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK. Applicants must check their eligibility based on the UKVI salary threshold and other criteria. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your application online before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview. If using a Hotmail account or strict firewall settings, ensure you regularly check your junk mail.

Reference Number: Available upon request