Job Description
Several Assistant Psychologist Placement opportunities have become available in Harrow Adult Mental Health Services for psychology graduates.
Successful candidates will work alongside Qualified Psychologists as well as other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.
They will receive training, supervision and experience relevant to those wishing to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
A minimum commitment of 2-3 days a week for 6-months is requested.
The role of Assistant Psychologists on Placement may include;
- Attending multi-disciplinary meetings
- Supporting triage of new referrals
- Supporting the facilitation of psychology groups
- Supporting the delivery of 1:1 manualised psychology interventions
- Administrative tasks
- Service evaluation
Ongoing training and supervision will be offered to the Assistant Psychologist Placement Students by the Clinical Psychologist.
Applicants will require a Psychology BSc/ MSc to be eligible for this placement.
Applications from current undergraduate/ masters students with a placement component as part of their course will also be considered.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest Trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We are constantly developing and working in innovative ways to provide modern, dependable services in physical and mental health sectors; primary, secondary and community services and in health and social care settings for all ages.
The role of Assistant Psychologists on Placement may include;
- Attending multi-disciplinary meetings
- Supporting triage of new referrals
- Supporting the facilitation of psychology groups
- Supporting the delivery of 1:1 manualised psychology interventions
- Administrative tasks
- Service evaluation