NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist
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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join NELFT Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) service as part of an exciting expansion of CAMHS specialist services within NCEL that align closely to national, regional, and local health and care goals and objectives. The role is a 1-year fixed term opportunity (or possible secondment) with the aim of securing further extension into a permanent role with the successful implementation of the service. The post holder will work closely with the DBT Therapists, clinicians, and managers across Tier 4 units, CAMHS and crisis teams, the NCEL Provider collaborative, and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder Will Support The DBT-A Service Aims In Providing Young People With a Consistent, Evidence-based Therapeutic Approach, Reduce Inpatient Admissions And Bed Days, Reduce Crisis Presentation, Reduce Incidences Of Self-harm And Suicidal Ideation And Facilitate Smooth Transitions From Inpatient Care Back To The DBT Service. The DBT-A Service Offer Would Also Align The Following NCEL Core Key Objectives:
- Reducing out of area treatment.
- Reducing the length of stay.
- Agreed standards of care and reducing unwarranted variation.
- Identifying need, agreeing new services, and procurement.
- To improve the outcome for service users to live life to the best.
The DBT-A service offers specialised DBT assessments and interventions to young people and their families referred by CAMHS services. The service is expected to coordinate with CAMHS teams to ensure clear transitions for young people entering or leaving the DBT service and, when appropriate, to support transitions to Adult Services.
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached document for more details on job description and specifications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children in a professional capacity
- Previous experience of working with clients within a clinical, social care, or educational setting, undertaking therapeutic work or involvement in developmental assessments
Desirable
- Previous experience of work with children, young people, and their families within more than one clinical social care or educational setting
- Substantial experience of working therapeutically with children and adolescents
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary therapy service under supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate level knowledge of psychology including some knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology and models of psychopathology
- Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
- Undergraduate level knowledge of research design and methodology
Communication & Relationship Skills
- Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to convey and receive sensitive information effectively, requiring empathy and reassurance, and the ability to overcome barriers to understanding
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
Skills
Essential
- To be able to work independently and under supervision in a variety of settings
- Ability to form therapeutic relationships with children, parents, and carers
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work as an effective team member
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About Us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata).
Joining the NELFT's newly established DBT-A team means your expertise and abilities will be highly appreciated. NELFT, recognized in 2021 as a 'Working Families Top Ten Employer' and a RIDI Award winner for 'Making a Difference Public Sector,' invites you to become part of our team.
We Offer The Following Benefits
- Structured education, training, and development programs
- Opportunities for leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- An internal lateral transfer scheme
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies and procedures
- A range of staff benefits
- Support and resources for personal health, emotional wellbeing, and work-life balance
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