Job summary
Due to the
expansion of services we are looking to recruit a Band 7 Practitioner
Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, there are opportunities for flexible
working and part time working. This post would be suited to a newly or recently
qualified Practitioner Psychologist or an experienced Psychological Therapist
who has an interest in working in Specialist Palliative Care and hospice
settings.
This is an
exciting opportunity to be involved in the restructure of psychology services
within Specialist Palliative Care Services across Sunderland and South
Tyneside. You will form part of a team of psychologists and psychological
practitioners to continue to develop and embed psychology services for patients
and relatives accessing specialist palliative care services.
As a Band 7
practitioner you will be provided with line management and one to one clinical
supervision by an experienced and senior psychologist within the department and
have access to CPD and the support of the wider department. We work closely
with University of Sunderland colleagues and so there are opportunities for
research and service evaluations. Psychology is a highly valued within STSFT and
you will be supported to continue to develop and grow the service.
Main duties of the job
This role is
well suited to someone who has an interest in working within physical health
services and working as part of a wider MDT. The role of a Band 7 practitioner
will be diverse and there are opportunities to not only develop and consolidate
core therapeutic clinical skills, but also develop skills and experience in
devising and delivering training, providing consultation and supervision to MDT
members. The post holder may have previous experiences of working within
physical health services or with physical health conditions, but this is not
essential.
There are
opportunities to form part of Specialist Interest Groups both regionally and
nationally, and the post holder will be supported to develop within their role.
There is
flexibility with work patterns, including part time work and condensed hours.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of Clinical
Health Psychology Services Department, working alongside multi-disciplinary
colleagues in physical health services to provide direct therapeutic input for
patients.
As a core component
of the team you will provide evidence-based psychological assessment,
formulation and intervention to clients referred into the service. You will
help to integrate psychological mindedness to the wider MDT through
consultation, supervision, joint working, and training. You will also get the
opportunity to
undertake research relevant to the service.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of Clinical
Health Psychology Services Department, working alongside multi-disciplinary
colleagues in physical health services to provide direct therapeutic input for
patients.
As a core component
of the team you will provide evidence-based psychological assessment,
formulation and intervention to clients referred into the service. You will
help to integrate psychological mindedness to the wider MDT through
consultation, supervision, joint working, and training. You will also get the
opportunity to
undertake research relevant to the service.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post-graduate Applied Psychology training accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS)
- HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist
- OR
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
- Accredited with the BABCP
- OR
- Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in a in CBT.
- Accredited with the BABCP.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills to with the ability to work autonomously and manage a range of clinical activities.
- Ability to create effective working relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Interest for a broad range of psychological phenomena, models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services to wider teams.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training non-psychologists in psychological therapy skills.
- Experience of facilitating CBT based group programmes
- Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- To convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere.
- Ability to make clinical and service related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice
- An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them.
- Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Relevant additional clinical experience as appropriate to clinical area
- Experience of NHS service planning/ improvement/ development
- Experience of working as a psychologist within physical health settings.
Attitude
Essential
- Interest for a broad of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery
- A commitment to the elevation and development of the service through audit
- Willingness to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving service
- A commitment to the evaluation of the service through audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post-graduate Applied Psychology training accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS)
- HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist
- OR
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
- Accredited with the BABCP
- OR
- Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in a in CBT.
- Accredited with the BABCP.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills to with the ability to work autonomously and manage a range of clinical activities.
- Ability to create effective working relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Interest for a broad range of psychological phenomena, models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services to wider teams.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training non-psychologists in psychological therapy skills.
- Experience of facilitating CBT based group programmes
- Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- To convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere.
- Ability to make clinical and service related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice
- An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them.
- Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Relevant additional clinical experience as appropriate to clinical area
- Experience of NHS service planning/ improvement/ development
- Experience of working as a psychologist within physical health settings.
Attitude
Essential
- Interest for a broad of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery
- A commitment to the elevation and development of the service through audit
- Willingness to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving service
- A commitment to the evaluation of the service through audit.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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