Data Analyst Assistant Psychologist

Integrated Care System; Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Ealing is seeking an experienced assistant psychologist. The role involves data analysis and delivery of low-intensity psychological treatments. Candidates should have a psychology degree and at least two years' NHS experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position requires adherence to clinical protocols and a commitment to improving mental health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Two years NHS experience in an assistant and/or research/data role.
• Experience delivering low intensity, high volume self-help interventions.
• Knowledge of stepped care models in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide protocol based assessments of risk to clients.
• Undertake patient-centred interviews for low-intensity interventions.
• Monitor treatment and client progress during therapy.

Skills

Excellent leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic numeracy

Education

Degree in psychology (minimum 2.1)

Postgraduate degree in psychology or health sciences

Job description

Applications are invited for a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant psychologist with a background in research, audit or improvement to work with the Ealing Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) to increase, improve and embolden mental health support within the West London area. These roles will sit in the community mental health (MINT) teams across the borough of Ealing.

This role will involve leading on data analysis and continuous improvement alongside supporting the delivery of care for those client's waiting for a therapeutic intervention. This role therefore requires postgraduate competencies and experience in this area. The ratio of analyst to clinical work is roughly 70:30. Before commencing in the role there will be an induction which will cover the key skills needed to undertake the role.

You are advised to apply promptly; this vacancy will close once the required number of applications has been received. We anticipate a high number of applications for these posts, and will not be able to read long entries in the "Supporting Information" section. For our initial screening, we will read only the first TWELVE LINES of your "Supporting Information", which must be laid out as detailed in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide protocol based assessments of risk to self and others and respond to client risk as appropriate and as part of this listen to and respond to the immediate needs of the service use and in doing so promote choice, control and empowerment
• Undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and which appropriate low-intensity intervention would address their difficulties.
• Provide a range of high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments based on evidence-based literature and research to support best practice in clinical work. Interventions may include guided self-help, and treatment might be individual or in psychoeducational groups.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Monitor treatment and client progress and provide appropriate feedback to client, GP and referrer.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A degree in psychology (minimum 2.1) providing GBR
• Postgraduate degree in psychology or health sciences with a significant research component
• At least two years working in the NHS in an assistant and/or research/data related role

Experience

• Experience working within a stepped care model in primary care, and following established evidence-based treatment protocols
• Experience of working with business information platforms and extrapolating key information
• Substantial experience delivering low intensity, high volume self-help interventions to people with common mental health problems in a mental health setting
• Experience within a Service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating individual and team clinical outcomes and clinical activity.
• Experience offering low intensity interventions and/or DBT/CBT informed work
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary mental health team.
• Experience of routine clinical outcome monitoring
• Experience of working with psycho-educational groups, and/or outreach initiatives.

Knowledge/skills

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written formats including correspondence, reports and on the telephone to a high standard. Ability to communicate complex statistical information in an easy to understand way.
• Organisational skills and excellent time management. Ability to balance clinical, research and admin requirements. Flexibility and adaptability in managing these competing priorities as is required by the team/service's needs.
• A high degree of basic numeracy.

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.