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Home Treatment Team Psychology Graduate (Higher)

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a psychology graduate with clinical experience, able to work varied shifts, assess care needs, collaborate with teams, and ensure effective communication across services.
  • You will assess service users' needs, plan and evaluate care with a collaborative approach, provide psychological interventions, ensure effective communication, and monitor physical health needs.

Requirements

  • Psychology Graduate with an established clinical background
  • Successfully completed a period of academic education and clinical supervision
  • Ability to work across different Trust sites according to the needs of the Home Treatment Service Line
  • Available to work either the early or late shift which operates between the hours of 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
  • Working in a split role capacity as a Psychology Assistant (2 days a week) and as a Home Treatment Team practitioner (3 days a week)
  • Assess the needs of service users and plan and evaluate care using a collaborative approach with service users, their families and carers
  • Work alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective care delivery
  • Ensure the physical health care needs of service users are appropriately addressed and monitored
  • Liaise effectively with other professionals and services to ensure good communication is maintained and care is transferred seamlessly

Responsibilities

  • The post holder may be required to work across different Trust sites according to the needs of the Home Treatment Service Line.
  • The post holder will be working in a split role capacity as a Psychology Assistant (2 days a week) and as a Home Treatment Team practitioner (3 days a week).
  • The successful candidate will assess the needs of service users and plan and evaluate care using a collaborative approach with service users, their families and carers.
  • They will work alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective care delivery, including the use of evidenced based time-limited psychological interventions, risk assessments and management, and safe discharge processes.
  • They will ensure the physical health care needs of service users are appropriately addressed and monitored.
  • The post holder will liaise effectively with other professionals and services to ensure good communication is maintained and care is transferred seamlessly.
  • This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.
  • This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band.
  • The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Home Treatment Team Psychology Graduate?

The main responsibilities include assessing the needs of service users, planning and evaluating care collaboratively, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, conducting risk assessments and management, ensuring effective care delivery alongside a multi-disciplinary team, and monitoring the physical health care needs of service users.

How many days a week will the post holder be working as an Assistant Psychologist versus a Home Treatment Team Practitioner?

The post holder will work 2 days a week as an Assistant Psychologist and 3 days a week as a Home Treatment Team Practitioner.

What are the working hours for the Home Treatment Practitioners?

The working hours for Home Treatment Practitioners operate between 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Will the post holder need to travel to different Trust sites?

Yes, the post holder may be required to work across different Trust sites according to the needs of the Home Treatment Service Line.

What benefits does SLaM offer to its employees?

Benefits include a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package, flexible working options, career development programs, car leasing deals, keyworker housing, NHS discounts, counseling services, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and childcare vouchers.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits regarding the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Claudia Cerrina, Senior Psychotherapist, at clauda.cerrina@slam.nhs.uk.

What is the nature of the collaborative approach mentioned in the job description?

The collaborative approach involves working together with service users, their families, and carers to assess needs and plan care effectively.

Will there be opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, there will be opportunities for career development through various programs such as mentoring, coaching, and leadership training.

What is the importance of the role in relation to patient care?

The role is crucial in providing crisis assessment and intensive treatment in the community, offering an alternative to psychiatric inpatient admission and facilitating earlier discharges when necessary.

Is the job description subject to changes over time?

Yes, the job description is subject to regular review and adjustment to reflect the evolving needs of the Trust and the personal development of the post holder.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.