Job Summary
The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service was funded by the government in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower Fire to provide a range of mental health and wellbeing services to those affected by the fire. It provides therapy and wellbeing services to adults and children in the community via a multidisciplinary teams. GHWS has a national and international profile. Community engagement is a key part of the programme and we work closely with a large number of local organisations and individuals in North Kensington. A key objective is to support the local community through the process of recovery.
The programme is unusual in its scope and duration. As such it is important to evaluate what we are doing and to learn lessons to inform future responses to the event. At the same time, it is important to deliver a high-quality service to adults and children. This post combines both elements and we would expect the postholder to contribute clinically at a level appropriate to their skills and experience and also to contribute to community engagement and to the evaluations of the service. This will involve working with the Data Analysts and data handling, data analysis and the preparation of reports so a high degree of numeracy is required. We will provide support to develop the statistical skills of the postholder. The team also includes senior data analysts and other assistants.
Main duties of the job
To work independently with work managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the Team policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collation and analysis of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, consultation and project work.
To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.
To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.
To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.
To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
Person Specification
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification from PWP/ CWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT Interventions
- OR a postgraduate degree in psychology or health sciences with a significant research component
- OR A degree in psychology (minimum 2.1) providing GBR
Desirable
- Knowledge of multivariate statistical techniques
- Experience of research in healthcare
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE.
Essential
- A high degree of basic numeracy
- Experience working within a stepped care model in primary care, and following established evidence-based treatment protocols
- Substantial experience delivering low intensity, high volume self-help interventions to people with common mental health problems in a primary care setting.
- Experience within a Service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating individual and team clinical outcomes and clinical activity.
- OR In the case of applicants without a CWP/PWP training at least two years working in the NHS in an assistant or health research role. A significant level of achievement will be expected.
Desirable
- Substantial experience of using the IAPTUS system
- Experience of high-level research
- Familiarity with multivariate statistical methods
- Experience of working with psycho educational groups, and/or outreach initiatives.
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written formats including correspondence, reports and on the telephone to a high standard.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments within scope of practice in the case of a PWP
- Collaboratively create appropriate care plans/treatment packages that meet clients’ goals and are within the Low Intensity treatment protocols in the case of a PWP.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of audit, service evaluation and research.
- Experience working with SEMI service users
- Experience working in secondary care mental health
OTHER
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to work professionally with people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
- Willingness to use supervision, personal development planning and case management appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with service users, in own practice and in supervision
- Ability, skills and experience of working with confidentiality and professional relationships.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
