Assistant Psychologist

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD. We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’. Our Values We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together". When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK. As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working. Job overview The ASPIRE programme provides paid clinical experience as an Assistant Psychologist for individuals who are looking to pursue a career as a Clinical Psychologist, but have struggled to find paid work experience to support their career path. The posts are part of a specially designed programme to provide valuable experience, insight and preparation to develop confidence in making an application to train in a Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme. We particularly welcome applications from people of Racialised Minority Ethnic backgrounds, financially disadvantaged backgrounds and psychology graduates who are committed to contributing to developing a more equal, diverse and inclusive Clinical Psychology workforce. Advert We are looking to recruit 6 candidates in a part-time paid clinical work experience programme. This will constitue a 0.6 Whole Time Equivalent (3 days) for 6 months. At the interview, you will be asked what service you would like to work in and we will try our best to locate you in the service of your choice. We have included a list of the services below, but please see the Application Guidance for more details on each. The 6 Assistant Psychologist posts will be located in the following clinical service areas: · Wandsworth Early Intervention Service for Psychosis (WEIS) · Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team · Richmond Tier 3 CAMHS (Treatment Team) · Wandsworth Tier 3 CAMHS (Treatment Team) · Merton CAMHS (Tier 3 and SPA) Adult Inpatient Psychology Service The website below has further information about the post and advice on writing your supporting statement. Aspiring Clinical Psychologists - Website Working for our organisation Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the DCT, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a Qualified Clinical Psychologist (QCP), working independently according to a plan agreed with a QCP and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. To participate in related ASPIRE professional development events and participate in the program’s evaluation as part of NHS England’s Aspiring Clinical Psychologists program. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience. At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace: • BME (Evolve) Staff Network • Christian Staff Network • DiverseAbility • Deaf Staff Network • Mental Health Staff Forum • Women's Staff Network • LGBTQIA+ We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability. Please note: • That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received • That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system • That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful • That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees • That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process • That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a