Job summary Centre for Psychology has been providing an NHS Talking Therapies service since 2013. Over time we have established a reputation for providing high quality psychological therapy consistently evidenced by our outcomes. Our reputation has been achieved by the focused commitment of our experienced team. We recognise the social determinants of distress and are proactive in developing inclusive ways of delivering our services. We are now looking for motivated Assistant Psychologists to join the service. The role is designed to assist in gaining relevant psychological experience in order to faciliate career development. Main duties of the job Your role is to engage with a wide range of people, who are experiencing high levels of psychological distress, and support them to access psychological therapy from our service. You will work alongside committed psychological practitioners who are delivering high quality psychological interventions. You will need highly developed communication and organisational skills. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our practitioners. About us You will be joining an enthusiastic and committed team of practitioners who are achieving good recovery rates in a positive and supportive working environment. Our clinically led service places significant emphasis on supervision and continuing professional development. Our service is underpinned by our core values of respect, excellence and integrity. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0074-24-0006 Job locations 26A Chertsey Street Guildford Surrey GU1 4HD 1 Portesbery Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3SZ Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Job Details: Job title: Assistant Psychologist Service: NHS Talking Therapies Reports to: Lead Assistant Psychologist Accountable to: Clinical Director Job Summary: This is an exciting time for the organisation as it expands and offers increasing access to psychological support services to the population of Surrey, with the aim of aiding effective coping when experiencing common mental and physical health difficulties. To oversee client flow through the NHS Talking Therapies service from referral to discharge in a primary care context. This role involves a high level of patient contact, data entry, co-ordination of service provision with clinical and non-clinical staff and coordination of administrative and clinical responsibilities. Core responsibilities These responsibilities are applicable to all staff within the organisation: Develop and provide a professional level of service as a representative of the organisation. Communicate with service users in a warm, empathic and respectful manner, resolving issues where possible and escalating to a team member when appropriate. Communicate effectively and use appropriate interpersonal skills with people both internally and externally. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to high ethical standards of practice as per guidelines set by the NHS Code of Practice and organisational policies and procedures. To continuously contribute to the progression and development of the service through the provision of a high quality service. Key duties and responsibilities Administrative and client responsibilities To participate in and coordinate clinical administration for the service To ensure that patients are referred, assessed and enter individual and group therapy in a timely manner in accordance with national targets set for NHS Talking Therapies services by: Processing client referrals to the service Administering psychological instruments where appropriate Collecting data from client contacts Signposting to other services when appropriate Co-facilitating therapy groups where appropriate (training will be given) Coordinating with therapists and the data management team to keep therapist diaries updated in a timely and efficient manner Entering data and assisting the data management team with storage, retrieval and use of client data to facilitate effective service delivery Active participation in implementation of infrastructural improvements as appropriate Ensuring that there are sufficient office supplies and psychological assessment materials to enable service delivery Service promotion and development To engage with and help maintain constructive working relationships with local health providers and partner organisations under direction of service promotion leads and the knowledge management team manager To collate information on services provided by local organisations, support groups and key events in the calendar under direction service promotion leads and the knowledge management team manager To distribute promotional materials for the service in the local area and to partner organisations To attend local events where appropriate and promote the service General To participate in regular training and professional development activities To carry out additional administrative responsibilities and research projects where appropriate to meet the needs of the service. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties in discussion with the knowledge management team manager and clinical director. This job description will be reviewed regularly in accordance with changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation. Last reviewed: January 2024. Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Job Details: Job title: Assistant Psychologist Service: NHS Talking Therapies Reports to: Lead Assistant Psychologist Accountable to: Clinical Director Job Summary: This is an exciting time for the organisation as it expands and offers increasing access to psychological support services to the population of Surrey, with the aim of aiding effective coping when experiencing common mental and physical health difficulties. To oversee client flow through the NHS Talking Therapies service from referral to discharge in a primary care context. This role involves a high level of patient contact, data entry, co-ordination of service provision with clinical and non-clinical staff and coordination of administrative and clinical responsibilities. Core responsibilities These responsibilities are applicable to all staff within the organisation: Develop and provide a professional level of service as a representative of the organisation. Communicate with service users in a warm, empathic and respectful manner, resolving issues where possible and escalating to a team member when appropriate. Communicate effectively and use appropriate interpersonal skills with people both internally and externally. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to high ethical standards of practice as per guidelines set by the NHS Code of Practice and organisational policies and procedures. To continuously contribute to the progression and development of the service through the provision of a high quality service. Key duties and responsibilities Administrative and client responsibilities To participate in and coordinate clinical administration for the service To ensure that patients are referred, assessed and enter individual and group therapy in a timely manner in accordance with national targets set for NHS Talking Therapies services by: Processing client referrals to the service Administering psychological instruments where appropriate Collecting data from client contacts Signposting to other services when appropriate Co-facilitating therapy groups where appropriate (training will be given) Coordinating with therapists and the data management team to keep therapist diaries updated in a timely and efficient manner Entering data and assisting the data management team with storage, retrieval and use of client data to facilitate effective service delivery Active participation in implementation of infrastructural improvements as appropriate Ensuring that there are sufficient office supplies and psychological assessment materials to enable service delivery Service promotion and development To engage with and help maintain constructive working relationships with local health providers and partner organisations under direction of service promotion leads and the knowledge management team manager To collate information on services provided by local organisations, support groups and key events in the calendar under direction service promotion leads and the knowledge management team manager To distribute promotional materials for the service in the local area and to partner organisations To attend local events where appropriate and promote the service General To participate in regular training and professional development activities To carry out additional administrative responsibilities and research projects where appropriate to meet the needs of the service. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties in discussion with the knowledge management team manager and clinical director. This job description will be reviewed regularly in accordance with changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation. Last reviewed: January 2024. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Previous experience of working or volunteering with users with common mental and/or physical health difficulties Knowledge of anxiety/depressive disorders clients may commonly present with and/or core physical health conditions NHS Talking Therapies services may provide support with Desirable Previous experience in NHS/healthcare contexts Previous experience in NHS Talking Therapies context Prior experience in group co-facilitation Prior experience in administering psychological measures Skills Essential Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast paced environment High level of attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Desirable Well-developed listening skills Some understanding of programming and IT Personal attributes Essential Ability to work effectively with staff from different disciplines Ability to work independently and use initiative to complete agreed work Calm, empathic, warm manner Reliability and consistency Desirable Strong desire to learn Interest in research-practice integration Supervision Essential Ability to participate in and use supervision appropriately and effectively Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) Experience Essential Experience of working within a team Previous experience of working or volunteering with users with common mental and/or physical health difficulties Knowledge of anxiety/depressive disorders clients may commonly present with and/or core physical health conditions NHS Talking Therapies services may provide support with Desirable Previous experience in NHS/healthcare contexts Previous experience in NHS Talking Therapies context Prior experience in group co-facilitation Prior experience in administering psychological measures Skills Essential Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast paced environment High level of attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Desirable Well-developed listening skills Some understanding of programming and IT Personal attributes Essential Ability to work effectively with staff from different disciplines Ability to work independently and use initiative to complete agreed work Calm, empathic, warm manner Reliability and consistency Desirable Strong desire to learn Interest in research-practice integration Supervision Essential Ability to participate in and use supervision appropriately and effectively Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Centre For Psychology Address 26A Chertsey Street Guildford Surrey GU1 4HD Employer's website http://www.centreforpsychology.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)