Data Analyst Assistant Psychologist

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced assistant psychologist to support mental health initiatives within the community. The successful candidate will engage in data analysis, delivering low-intensity psychological treatments, and monitoring client progress. This role emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and client empowerment in mental health support. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvement of mental health services in the Ealing area.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate competencies and experience required in psychological assessment and analysis.
• Experience in mental health improvement, audit or research is essential.
• Ability to work with clients in a therapeutic context.

Responsibilities

• Provide protocol based assessments of risk to clients.
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify client needs.
• Deliver low-intensity psychological treatments based on evidence.
• Adhere to activity contracts for client contacts and sessions.
• Monitor treatment and client progress, providing feedback.

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 clients 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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' overall by 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.