Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

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1 Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme Information for Applicants

2 Contents What the scheme offers The experience applicants can gain Application process Selection process Available internships Keeping a learning log Make an on-line application Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

3 Welcome to South West London and St. George s Mental Health NHS Trust The Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme South West London and St. George s Mental Health NHS Trust gives psychology graduates an opportunity to volunteer in real work settings to gain valuable experience that can support their pursuit of further training and employment. We know that many psychology graduates are looking for experience in work settings and this scheme provides a formal framework for enabling this. Paid employment opportunities will be advertised through the usual routes, most often via the Trust website and NHS Jobs. This volunteer internship scheme does not include paid employment opportunities. Instead it offers a time-limited opportunity to have supervised experience of a work setting in which applied psychology in practice can be observed and an opportunity to participate in some elements of this. Our aim is to give you the chance to see what the work of an applied psychologist entails and to experience for yourself some of the tasks that this role involves. What is an Internship? The Purpose of the Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme is to provide an opportunity to gain meaningful experience through shadowing professionals and undertaking appropriate supervised tasks. These are unpaid internships where an individual volunteers to undertake specified tasks for a fixed period of time in order to gain experience that is relevant to a career they wish to pursue. This experience can include gaining familiarity with the work and roles of a profession the intern is seeking to join. The intern is not considered an employee and is not expected to carry out a job or undertake a workload similar to that of a paid employee. The Gateway to the Professions Collaborative Forum Best Practice Code for High Quality Internships is reflected in our internship scheme for psychology graduates. The information included in this brochure outlines the experiences you would gain from each internship available, and the person specifications you need to meet to be eligible to apply. We tell you what you can expect to gain from the internship and upon successful completion each intern is provided with a reference from the supervisor confirming that they have completed the objectives set out. It is intended that this will help support your goal of pursuing further work and training in a field of applied psychology. 3. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

4 What does the Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme offer? Why we value psychology in mental health care Many people who have gained their undergraduate degree in Psychology express interest in pursuing training in an applied psychology field such as Clinical Psychology and Counselling Psychology. We know that graduates can find it difficult to gain experience to support an application for such training. At South West London and St George s NHS Mental Health Trust we support the development of people seeking to enter the applied psychology professions. We want to contribute to the development of a high quality workforce for the future. As part of this support we are able to offer Psychology graduates an opportunity to gain relevant experience through the Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme (PGIS). The PGIS offers volunteers a minimum of 2 days a week for a period of 3-12 months to learn new skills and gain experience which we hope will help support your career progression. In return for your time as an intern you will receive supervision as you gain familiarity with the work of the applied psychology and psychotherapies professions we employ. The Psychology Graduate Internship Programme provides a framework that allows us to offer a number of internships across a range of clinical services we provide and in relation to our work in training, audit and research activities. Psychology continues to be one of the most popular subjects to study as an undergraduate with applications relevant to many important areas of work in healthcare. The application of a scientific approach to the study of human behaviour can make psychology particularly relevant to mental health care. Studying psychology as an undergraduate equips students with a range of skills that are highly relevant to healthcare. These include the ability to: use data to help understand, analyse and present complex ideas retrieve and organise information successfully through various sources engage in effective team work This document outlines the details of our Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme including details of how to apply. Details about how to apply on-line are provided on the trust website at Apply online problem solve and reason scientifically to consider alternative approaches and solutions make critical judgements and evaluations to gain different perspectives on a variety of issues be sensitive to contextual and interpersonal factors, including behaviour and social interaction use personal planning and project management skills 4. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

5 What kind of experience can you gain as a Psychology Graduate Intern? What happens if I am offered an internship? A Psychology Graduate Intern can observe and participate in a range of activities related to the work of an applied psychologist in the NHS. This might include: supporting a qualified clinician in carrying out clinical tasks collecting and organising data from clinical services in which psychologists work undertaking searches of the literature related to an area of clinical work shadowing a member of staff delivering training helping with the development and preparation of materials and information helping collect material for a report We do not use interns to deliver services that a member of staff would be employed to provide. Interns are not considered employees and therefore there is no entitlement to further training or paid employment. It is intended that the experience you will gain will support your application for further work or training in applied psychology. Application process The Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme is able to offer a range of volunteer placements across the local and specialist services we provide. Applicants can apply for an internship using the online application form at Applicants will need to specify the intern placements they wish to apply for. Please ensure that you can demonstrate that you meet the person specifications for an intern placement before submitting your application. All applications will be reviewed against these specifications and only those meeting the specifications will be shortlisted for interview. If you are accepted on to the volunteer internship scheme for psychology graduates this will mean that you: take on responsibilities or duties that are mutually agreed with a named supervisor will have an agreed work plan outlining the tasks and duties agreed and the expected learning objectives will be considered an intern giving your time on a voluntary basis to enhance your skills and experience will not have an expected workload similar to that of paid employees We offer a range of volunteer placements across the local and specialist services we provide. 5. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

6 What kind of experience can you gain as a Psychology Graduate Intern? Selection process The following sections outline the internships available for You should make clear in your application how you can demonstrate that you meet the person specifications required for the internship. In making an application for the internship you should state on the application form the reference code and the name of the internship. You can specify up to three internships you would like to be considered for. If shortlisted for interview you will be considered for your stated first preference. If you are not successful in securing that placement you will then be considered for your second and third preferences. Psychology and Psychotherapies Department Kingston and Richmond Merton and Sutton Wandsworth Specialist Services Applicants successfully shortlisted will be invited for interview. In some instances there may also be an assessment centre process designed to test an applicant's ability to meet the person specifications. Some assessments may be administered online ahead of the actual assessment centre and others will be practical group exercises undertaken the same day as the interview. Offer process Following interview successful applicants who are offered a placement will be required to successfully complete some further checks to confirm their suitability. These checks include: References Identification Occupational Health Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Qualifications Download map 6. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

7 Ref: 001- Psychology and Psychotherapies Department Improving Outcomes in Psychological Therapies Location: Psychology Department Duration: up to 6 months Working Days: 2 To support the Director of Psychology and Psychotherapies in the development and evaluation of strategies to standardise best practice in the delivery of psychological therapies. This will involve working with clinical staff providing psychological therapies and service users who receive these to identify areas of good practice, support the development of common standards and implement change initiatives. Projects will include identifying methods for improving access to psychological therapies initiatives to reduce waiting times methods for improving service user experience methods for improving adherence to evidence-based practice Key Responsibilities Project planning with clinical psychologists To carry out any clinically relevant literature searches Coordinate data collection with relevant service users, staff and clinical audit leads Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals Supervised experience with a clinical psychologist 7. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

8 Ref: Psychology and Psychotherapies Department Supporting access to work-based interventions Location: Psychology Department Duration: up to 6 months Working Days: 2 To support the Director of Psychology and Psychotherapies in the development and evaluation of an intervention to support people in the workplace who have common mental health problems. This will involve working with clinical staff providing psychological therapies and service users who receive these to identify areas of good practice, assess the feasibility of implementing an intervention of this type, and identify key parameters to successful implementation of such a programme. Projects will include identifying best practice and evidence-based recommendations in this area of work working with clinical staff to develop elements of the intervention working with occupational health staff to identify recruitment processes reviewing the literature to identify measures for use in the evaluation the development of recruitment literature in collaboration with other agencies and people who may use the intervention Key Responsibilities Project planning with clinical psychologists To carry out any clinically relevant literature searches Coordinate data collection with relevant service users, staff and clinical audit leads Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals Supervised experience with a clinical psychologist 8. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

9 Ref: Psychology and Psychotherapies Department Feedback Informed Treatment Location: Psychology Department Duration: up to 6 months Working Days: 2 To support the Director of Psychology and Psychotherapies in the development and evaluation of strategies to implement feedback informed treatment through the use of outcome and experience measures. This working with clinical staff providing psychological therapies and service users who receive these to identify areas of good practice, support the development of common standards and implement change initiatives. Projects will include identifying methods for routine use of outcome measurement initiatives to integrate feedback informed treatment into routine care supporting the development of IT systems to enable feedback informed treatment Key Responsibilities Project planning with clinical psychologists To carry out any clinically relevant literature searches Coordinate data collection with relevant service users, staff and clinical audit leads Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals Supervised experience with a clinical psychologist 9. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

10 Ref: 004 Psychology and Psychotherapies Department Supporting improved access to psychological therapies for people with a visual impairment Location: Psychology Department Duration: up to 6 months Working Days: 2 To support the Director of Psychology and Psychotherapies in the development and evaluation of a low-intensity psychological intervention for people with a visual impairment who experience depression. This working with clinical staff providing psychological therapies, service users who receive these, people with sight loss and visual rehabilitation professionals to collaboratively develop a lowintensity workshop intervention to treat depression in people with sight loss. Projects will include identifying Best practice in the delivery of low intensity interventions for depression Working with vision rehabilitation specialists to identify confidence-building strategies for people with sight loss Working with other stakeholders to agree elements of the intervention Supporting the piloting and development of the intervention Key Responsibilities Project planning with clinical psychologists To carry out any clinically relevant literature searches Coordinate data collection with relevant service users, staff and clinical audit leads Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals Supervised experience with a clinical psychologist 10. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

11 Ref: 033 Staff Engagement Support / Clinical Lead for LIA Location: Based in Wandsworth Duration:12 months Working Days: 2 or 3 day To support the work of the Listening into Action initiative, a national initiative that improves patient care through greater staff engagement co.uk/ To attend a range of meetings and conversations contributing to discussions as and when appropriate To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations) An upper second class or above honours degree in Psychology ( or equivalent degree that establishes basis for graduate membership of BPS) Some experience of working in a caring role within the NHS or voluntary sector Good interpersonal skills Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation. Ability to produce written reports to a high standard Good communication and presentation skills Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands Good time keeping Commitment to learning and development. A respectful attitude towards individuals with mental health problems and some awareness of the importance of working with principles embodied in policies of equal opportunities and diversity Supervision with a Experience working with a range of mental health teams across specialities and boroughs Experience in clinical services development and improvement Experience in working at an organisational level Experience of working in a lively and busy mental health trust 11. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

12 Ref: 005 Kingston and Richmond Clinical Audit and Service Evaluation Internship Location: Kingston and Richmond Duration: tbc Working Days: tbc To support the clinical psychologists in Kingston and Richmond in the evaluation and development of interventions offered through the community mental health service. This involves clinical audit and service development initiatives supporting healthcare professionals within the teams complete clinical audits and service evaluations. Currently we have projects related to evaluating/auditing the care pathway provided for adults being offered assessments and interventions related to the diagnostic clusters of 5/6/7 ASD/ADHD evaluating current service provision and working towards a business plan for streamlining the care pathway and care package Key Responsibilities Project planning with clinical psychologists To carry out any clinically relevant literature searches Coordinate data collection with relevant service users, staff and clinical audit leads Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals Supervised experience with a clinical psychologist of working with adults with mental health problems Knowledge and experience of carrying out clinical audits and service evaluations 12. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

13 Ref: 006 Kingston and Richmond Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Group Internship Location: Barnes Hospital Duration: 6-12 months Working Days: 1 Administration of outcome measures, scoring them and inputting them into a database Evaluation of outcomes and using this information to write reports Administration related to running the group, e.g. checking waiting lists, preparing letters to participants, preparing materials for the group including making photocopies, greeting participants in the waiting room and taking them to the group room, writing notes following group sessions to be included in the participants clinical records. Observing the assessment of potential group participants and follow up evaluation meetings Observing and assisting in delivering the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Group for people with dementia and their family members or carers, contributing specific planned input to the group. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Experience of working in a team Ability to demonstrate an interest in working with older people with dementia Desirable: experience of working with older people or other vulnerable client groups Good communication and presentation skills both orally and in writing Good IT / keyboard skills including use of word-processing, spreadsheets, and internet Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and liaise affectively with a range of mental health professionals Ability to interact effectively and empathically with people with dementia, their family members and carers Ability to use supervision effectively Respect for all individuals regardless of their background or difficulties To be able to value and recognise a person s strengths when they have multiple deficits Direct experience of working with people with dementia, their family members and carers, under clinical supervision Direct experience of group work An understanding of the role psychologists can play within dementia services Regular supervision with an experienced 13. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

14 Ref: 032 Kingston and Richmond Kingston Early Intervention team We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychology graduate to take a leading role in the provision of a weekly social group for clients of the Kingston Early Intervention team. The Kingston Early Intervention Team is a service which offers intensive support to clients who have experienced a first episode of psychosis and are between the ages of years. Social groups are commonly used by Early Intervention in Psychosis services to promote recovery from a first episode of psychosis and to encourage social inclusion. The group will be facilitated by the psychology graduate together with another team member. Task include Location: Tolworth Duration: 6-12 months Working Days: up to 2 days Promoting the social group within the team and recruiting referrals for the group Liaising with care co-ordinators and discussing the best way to engage with service users Arranging to meet up with new client s individually before they attend the group. Planning and arranging group activities, taking into account service user preferences, and allowing service users to take some ownership over the group. Examples of past group activities include badminton, cinema, playing pool, bowling, squash, walking, picnics, visiting museums. Supporting and assisting service users to develop confidence to participate in social group activities Service user participation in the group can contribute to the team s knowledge and understanding of service user presentation, strengths and needs. To keep notes in clinical records as appropriate following group activities To give consideration to eliciting feedback from service users To keep records of group attendance and activities There is an opportunity to attend weekly clinical team meetings on a Tuesday morning Other tasks may be negotiated depending on time available and the interest of the successful candidate Knowledge/Experience A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree Graduate membership of the BPS or eligibility for this Desirable: experience of working in either a paid or voluntary capacity with adults with mental health difficulties or other vulnerable client groups Ability to work as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flexibly and autonomously with appropriate supervision Ability to be reflective and responsive to feedback High levels of self-motivation Ability to use initiative, ability to be creative and innovative Personal capacity and enthusiasm to work with people some of whom may be described as hard to engage Patience and perseverance Social inclusion A desire to improve service user experience Reliable and determined A commitment to working in respectful and supportivemway with service users An ability and willingness to work collaboratively with service users Commitment to recovery oriented practice An understanding of the work of the Early Intervention for Psychosis service An understanding of multidisciplinary team working and observe team case discussions Experience of working with a range of health care professionals, seeing how professionals from a range of disciplines work Opportunities to observe the work of members of the multidisciplinary team (including the clinical psychologist) An understanding of NHS context Regular contact with service users through the provision of the weekly social group Develop an understanding of how first episode psychosis can impact on an individual 14. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

15 Ref: 007 Kingston and Richmond Low Intensity Interventions for Psychosis Location: Kingston and Richmond Duration: 6-12 months Working Days: 2 This role will be based in Tolworth and Richmond within the Community Mental health Services which provide assessment and treatment for adults with severe and enduring Mental Health difficulties. The role the following: Providing Low Intensity Interventions (Graded Exposure and Behavioural Activation) for people with psychosis who also experience anxiety or depression under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. To work with team colleagues to identify suitable patients who may benefit from a low-intensity intervention Collecting, managing and analysing data for routine clinical evaluation Conducting literature searches, and developing materials and information to support the low intensity interventions Psychology undergraduate degree with a classification of 2.1 or First Experience of working autonomously, whilst being supervised Previous experience of audit or service evaluation Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a mental health setting or previous experience of working as a Psychology Assistant/ Research Assistant is desirable Critical appraisal and analytic skills Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form Self-directed and determined Good skills at using SPSS Able to reflect on self and own practice Empathic Reliable and hard-working A commitment to working in respectful and supportive way with service users An understanding of the role of a clinical psychologist Supervision with a clinical psychologist Opportunities to observe and participate within a multidisciplinary team Opportunities to observe and contribute to clinical work (individual and group) Opportunity to develop audit, research and service evaluation skills in an applied setting 15. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

16 Ref: 008 Kingston and Richmond Mindfulness Support Internship (currently not available) Location: Kingston and Richmond Duration: 3 months Working Days: 1 day, flexible A mindfulness group runs regularly for patients from both Kingston and Richmond boroughs. Suitable participants are invited to attend an eight week course, lasting two hours each. Each session comprises of a number of mindfulness exercises and reflections of participants experiences. Your role will be to support the running and facilitation of this group and include: Observing assessment for mindfulness and other psychological interventions with lead supervisor Preparing, collating & analysing outcome measures Contributing to reports written on clients assessed using formulation skills Setting up mindfulness groups and related activities Developing and producing mindfulness materials Attending team meetings with the lead supervisor Collating and presenting evaluations of training events, groups and other events linked to mindfulness training Taking minutes in related meetings Knowledge of mindfulness-based approaches would be helpful, and ideally experience of having practised a mindfulness course as a participant A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good IT, administrative & presentation skills Good communication and liaison skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Interested in mindfulness approaches Warm, friendly, approachable, genuine and empathic Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Respect, patience, openness and empathy for this client group Knowledge and understanding of working within a mental health service with psychologists and access to multidisciplinary teams Experience of working within mindfulness framework in a group format Experience of clinical contact through observation of the work of trained clinical psychologists Experience of co-facilitating a group intervention Active participant in pre group discussions and preparation for sessions Exposure to mindfulness group materials and resources Active participation in post group reflections and supervision sessions Develop clinical audit/service evaluation ideas Regular supervision with a clinical psychologist 16. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

17 Ref: 009 Kingston and Richmond STEPPS Group Internship Location: Kingston and Richmond Duration: 6 8 months Working Days: 2 STEPPS (Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving) is a practical, evidence based psychoeducational group treatment for people who meet criteria for a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. Your role will be to support the running and facilitation of this group and include: Familiarising yourself with the course materials Preparing course materials to be distributed Collecting outcome data, analysis and report writing Participate in ongoing evaluation of group experience/satisfaction Opportunities to deliver course materials after an appropriate induction period Contribute to the dissemination group outcomes Provide feedback to multidisciplinary teams and/or care coordinators on participant progress A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems especially personality disorder Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Active problem solver Hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Respect, patience, openness and empathy for this client group Exposure to working with clients with personality disorder Experience of direct clinical contact through observation of the work of trained clinical psychologists Experience of co-facilitating a group intervention Knowledge of an evidence based psychoeducational group treatment for borderline personality disorder Participation in post group reflections and supervision sessions Experience of a multi-disciplinary NHS mental health service Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals within adult community mental health teams to achieve improvements in the quality of care provided Knowledge and experience of carrying out clinical audits/service evaluation 17. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

18 Ref: 010 Kingston & Richmond Child & Adolescent Mental Health Location: Richmond Duration: 6 months Working Days: 2 days (including Wednesday) Non-clinical experiences Administer outcome measures, score them and input them into a database. Updating information on resources in the local area. Sending out clinical questionnaires to home and school. Clinical experiences To attend a range of meetings and to contribute to clinical discussions as and when appropriate. Observe the supervisor and other members of the team undertaking initial assessments. Observe the supervisor or another member of the team undertake an urgent self-harm assessment on a paediatric ward. Observe family therapy sessions using a one way mirror and contribute to post-session clinical discussions as appropriate. Collecting and collating clinical information from schools, social services and other services working within the network. After receiving training, and with supervision, undertake observations in a primary school setting. An upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent with basis for graduate membership of BPS) Some experience of working in a caring role within the NHS or voluntary sector Good interpersonal skills Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation. Ability to produce written reports to a high standard Good communication and presentation skills Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands Good time keeping Commitment to learning and development. A respectful attitude towards individuals with mental health problems and some awareness of the importance of working with principles embodied in policies of equal opportunities and diversity Supervision with a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Experience of a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the complex systems and professional networks surrounding children with mental health needs Experience of mental health assessments and risk assessments Training and feedback about undertaking useful observations in a school setting Direct & indirect experience of supporting clinical work of a / other team members 18. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

19 Ref: 011 Merton and Sutton (Sutton CAMHS) Location: Sutton CAMHS, Jubilee Health Centre, Wallington Duration: 6-12 months Working Days: 2 or 3 days, One day has to be Wednesday (team meetings), not Thursday. To support the work of qualified s within a multidisciplinary CAMHS To attend team meetings and to contribute to clinical discussions as and when appropriate To observe the supervisor or other members of the MDT conduct assessments and work towards conducting joint assessments if it was felt appropriate To observe the supervisor conduct neuropsychological tests To input and analyse data from outcome measures for service evaluation purposes To contribute to participation projects, e.g. develop forums and methods to receive service user feedback and then act on accordingly To gain understanding of the CYP IAPT initiative and contribute to its implementation To contribute to research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing teaching aids) Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Ability to demonstrate an interest in working with young people with mental health problems Some experience of working in a caring role within the NHS or voluntary sector (desirable) Good interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and communicate effectively with children and young people of different ages Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation Ability to produce written reports to a high standard Commitment to learning and development. A respectful attitude towards individuals with mental health problems and some awareness of the importance of working with principles embodied in policies of equal opportunities and diversity Supervision with a Experience of a MDT and secondary mental healthcare Direct and indirect experience of supporting the clinical work of a Understanding of psychological assessment, formulation and therapy 19. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

20 Ref: 012 Wandsworth and Sutton IAPT services IAPT Internship Counselling/clinical Psychologist/CBT therapist Location: Sutton Duration: 6 months Working Days: 2 or 3 days, one day has to be a Tuesday (Team meetings) To support the work of qualified Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in identifying local populations who find services hard to access, and improving pathways for those populations. To attend a range of meetings and to contribute to clinical discussions as and when appropriate To contribute to evaluation, research and education as appropriate (e.g. literature searches, preparing group materials, posters and other presentations) To co-facilitate psychoeducational groups and workshops, including supporting Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in preparing materials for these. To shadow protocol-based psychological assessments of clients, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semistructured interviews with clients and others involved in the client s care, with opportunities to conduct these. A second class or above honours degree in the social sciences AND/OR Experience of working in a caring role within the NHS or voluntary sector Good interpersonal skills Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation. Ability to produce written reports Good communication and presentation skills Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands Good time keeping Commitment to learning and development. A respectful attitude towards individuals with mental health problems and some awareness of the importance of working with principles embodied in policies of equal opportunities and diversity Supervision with a qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist or Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Experience of working with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners Experience of a lively and welcoming IAPT service and community-based organisations Direct and indirect experience of the clinical work of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner 20. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

21 Ref: 013 Merton and Sutton Older People s Community Mental Health Team Location: Cheam Resource Centre, Sutton Duration: 6 months Working Days: 3 (To include some or all of the following) Assist and/or observe qualified practitioners in delivering direct and/or indirect group and/ or individual psychological assessment and intervention. Keeping notes during during assessments and interventions carried out by qualified practitioners and write them up afterwards in draft reports. Gather information about patients from their clinical records, speaking to family or carers or direct observation of the patient. Practise scoring neuropsychological tests. Prepare written information and guidance. Attend workshops and meetings with supervisor and other staff. Gather information on local services for carers. Administer clinical outcome measures and input into databases. To assist in audit & research activities. Use clinical and services outcome data to write performance reports to support clinical services. Conduct literature searches/ reviews /develop information and materials for clinical use. Undertake specified administrative support tasks. Administration related to provision of clinical psychology Involvement in provision of teaching sessions Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Desirable: Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a mental health setting or previous experience working as a Psychology Assistant or Research Assistant. Desirable: experience of working with older people or other vulnerable client groups. Desirable: knowledge and/or experience of neuropsychology for dementia. Experience of working in a team. Ability to demonstrate an interest in working with older people with mental health difficulties and/or dementia. Good communication and presentation skillsboth orally and in writing. Good IT / keyboard skills including use of wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and internet. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and liaise affectively with a range of mental health professionals. Ability to interact effectively and empathically with older people with mental health difficulties and/ or dementia, their family members and carers. Ability to use supervision effectively includin using constructive feedback and reflecting on own work. Able to work at an appropriate level of autonomy on tasks agreed in supervision and to plan and organise own workload. Understanding of professional conduct. Respect for all individuals regardless of their background or difficulties. Recognises the importance of treating all human beings with warmth, empathy and unconditional positive regard. Direct and indirect NHS experience of working with people with older people with mental health difficulties and/or dementia, their family members and carers. An understanding of the role clinical psychologists within older peoples community mental health teams. Knowledge, skills and experience carrying out psychological assessments and working therapeutically with older people with mental health difficulties and/or dementia or their family or carers. Understanding the use of neuropsychological assessments and the application of these Regular supervision 21. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

22 Ref: 014 Wandsworth CAMHS internship Location: Springfield Hospital Duration: 12 months Working Days: 2 or 3 days, one day has to be Wednesday (Team meetings) To support the clinically meaningful use of IAPT measures, such as data entry, clinically useful audit and presentation in team meeting Administration of some Routine Outcome Measures, such as end of service questionnaires To support the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team with their clinical work To conduct local mini audits to indicate team needs, such as training, type of therapies most utilised, presentations most often seen etc To support the development of group work, such as developing information packs and handouts and supporting the Clinical Psychologist with any group work To contribute to research and supporting CPD for team members (e.g. feeding back in meetings on the literature on interventions for children with ASD) To gain experience of a child and adolescent mental health service which uses IAPT To develop their own interests in a particular area and identify other areas where the team may benefit from the support of an intern An upper second class honours degree in Psychology ( or equivalent degree that establishes basis for graduate membership of BPS) An interest in working with children, young people and their families Some experience of working within a caring role or supporting others Good interpersonal skills Sound IT skills Ability to conduct a basic presentation/feedback findings to a small group of professionals Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work when necessary An ability to ask for help when required Enthusiasm and creativity Commitment to learning and development A respectful and caring attitude towards our service users and their families Supervision with a Experience of a MDT and a child and adolescent mental health service Direct and indirect experience of supporting the clinical work of a and other team members Some freedom to develop the intern role dependent upon personal interest and/or areas of expertise Experience of audit 22. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

23 Ref: 015 Wandsworth Access Child and Youth Mental Health Location: Wandsworth, Springfield Hospital Duration: 6-12 months Working Days: 2 or 3 days, one day has to be Tuesday (Team meetings) Wandsworth Access Child and Youth Mental Health is an integrated service, which receives referrals of children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties or psychological and well-being needs. A Psychology Intern s role in Access would involve: Supporting the work of the team through participating in the daily Triage referral meetings Liaising with different services to obtain reports and other relevant information. Support the development of the service, for instance by gathering information and making links with other therapeutic and supportive services for young people in the area, sharing relevant information with the team and updating the team s resource database Undertake audits relating to service development and data Hold some administrative duties, such as administering and scoring questionnaires and outcome measures Attend some assessment appointments alongside clinical psychologists and other qualified clinicians and participate and contribute to team meetings and clinical discussions An upper second class honours degree in Psychology ( or equivalent degree that establishes basis for graduate membership of BPS) Some experience of working in a caring role within the NHS or voluntary sector Good interpersonal skills Good basic research skills and experience of IT skills used in research and evaluation. Ability to produce written reports to a high standard Good communication and presentation skills Ability to prioritise and manage a range of demands Good time keeping Commitment to learning and development. A respectful attitude towards individuals with mental health problems and some awareness of the importance of working with principles embodied in policies of equal opportunities and diversity Gain experience working in team with clinicians from a range of professionals backgrounds Learn about child mental health through participation in team meetings Learn about assessment processes as well as about provision of family consultations to families in need Supervision by a clinical psychologist Insight into outcomes measures and their use in child mental health Opportunities to observe clinical assessments of children & families by clinical psychologists 23. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme

24 Ref: 034 Wandsworth First episode in Psychosis Location: Springfield Hospital, Tooting Duration: 6 months Working Days: Minimum 1 day To support the collection and analysis of routine Early Intervention in Psychosis data and psychological therapies outcome measures within the Wandsworth Early Intervention Service (WEIS). The Wandsworth Early Intervention Service (WEIS) offers comprehensive professional help to young people as soon as possible after the onset of psychosis, in order to minimise the impact on a person's life. MiData is a minimum dataset used to track a person recovery following their first episode of Psychosis. Psychological therapies are offered as part of treatment options and include individual therapy, low intensity groups and workshops. All therapies are reviewed using routine outcome measures. Projects will include: Working with all professionals to complete routine Midata at assessment, follow up and discharge. To liaise and work with all professionals offering psychological therapy to support routine use of outcome measures for all psychological therapies offered Managing databases for Midata and Psychological Therapies Supporting the collection of outcome measures through assessment appointments with clients, supported by a member of the psychological therapies team. Analysing data to review effectiveness of EIS service and Psychological therapies Key responsibilities Coordinate data collection with staff and service users Carry out data collection as applicable Data analysis and report writing Contribute to the dissemination of findings A first or 2:1 honours undergraduate Psychology degree (BPS accredited) Experience of working autonomously whilst being supervised Previous experience of data analysis An interest in working with people with psychosis and their support networks Able to form good working relationships with people from a range of backgrounds and professions Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Intermediate or advanced IT skills in Word, Excel & PowerPoint Ability to organise data collection and evaluation Good presentation skills Active problem solver Creative, hard working, reliable, commitment to improving service user experience Knowledge about the implementation of NHS Standards (for Early Intervention Services) Knowledge and experience of carrying out service evaluation Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting Knowledge of routine service level and psychological outcome measures Experience of offering standardised Psychological assessment Supervision experience with a clinical psychologist 24. Psychology Graduate Internship Scheme