Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner psychologist (psychology doctoral trainees in their final months of gaining their qualification will also be considered for this post) to join our Diabetes Psychiatry and Psychology Service (DPPS). The role involves providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment to adults with type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes and associated psychological difficulties.
In addition to direct work with patients, the embedded nature of this post will provide appropriate opportunities for consultation and teaching within the MDT setting. The wider adult diabetes service is provided by a welcoming, collaborative and highly regarded team of medical consultants, senior nurses and dieticians, with many actively involved in research. The diabetes service also has excellent research and development links with the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience (IoPPN).
Established support structures are in place with the post holder benefiting from clinical and professional supervision. There are close working relationships from numerous medical departments within King's College Hospital including peer support from a friendly and innovative group of psychologists and psychotherapists.
Although there are service needs to be accommodated, we are keen to consider and support flexible working patterns. This includes negotiating a mixture of both onsite and remote working where appropriate
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the highly specialist clinical psychologist, the Band 7 practitioner psychologist will be a key member of the adult diabetes multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering the following key duties:
- To provide a specialist psychology service to adults with diabetes including specialist assessment (including neuropsychological assessment if within the post holder's competencies), treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes, focusing on the identification and treatment of psychological issues which have negative impact on symptoms, adherence to treatment plans, and on more general physical and psychological well-being.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
- To provide a specialist psychology service to adults with diabetes including specialist assessment (including neuropsychological assessment if within the post holders competencies), treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes, focusing on the identification and treatment of psychological issues which have negative impact on symptoms, adherence to treatment plans, and on more general physical and psychological well-being.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
- To provide a specialist psychology service to adults with diabetes including specialist assessment (including neuropsychological assessment if within the post holders competencies), treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes, focusing on the identification and treatment of psychological issues which have negative impact on symptoms, adherence to treatment plans, and on more general physical and psychological well-being.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (Doctoral trainees in their final months of gaining their qualification will also be considered)
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs specifically related to physical illness.
- Experience in the psychological management of diabetes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research design and methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- An understanding of models of health psychology in addition to models of psychopathology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (Doctoral trainees in their final months of gaining their qualification will also be considered)
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs specifically related to physical illness.
- Experience in the psychological management of diabetes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research design and methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- An understanding of models of health psychology in addition to models of psychopathology
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
