Job summary
Are you looking to develop your skills in a supportive team? Are you interested in the relationship between physical and psychological health? Then this could be the post for you! At the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service we are developing our Clinical Psychology provision, and we are looking for an enthusiastic psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team.
The service supports individuals experiencing significant physical health symptoms associated with the immune system, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team strives to provide holistic care and are increasingly aware of the interplay between patients' physical symptoms and their psychological wellbeing. The purpose of this role is to support the development of psychological provision within the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service, developing standard operating procedures and embedding psychological practice within the multi-disciplinary team.
We are excited to be advertising this new full time Clinical Psychologist role for two years fixed term. This is an opportunity to shape the psychology input to the service and to build evidence of the value of psychology in this setting. The post holder would be expected to input into the business case for permanent funding of the role and expansion of psychology provision.
Main duties of the job
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service, you will be developing the Immunology and Allergy Psychology Service. You will develop standard operating procedures, based on the best evidence available and after thorough assessment of the needs of the service, its staff, service users, and their loved ones.
You will support the expansion of the service, including Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologists and Undergraduate Students. This fixed term post provides the opportunity to collect relevant data and experience to support a business case for permanent funding of the role, you will lead the drive for securing this position.
Developing a psychologically informed workforce is a priority for the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service. You will lead on training, consultation, reflective practice and facilitating team formulations, to embed clinical psychology within the service. You will offer consultation to support staff to meet the needs of individuals with the most complex psychological needs. Where appropriate, you will liaise with external agencies to provide the best possible care for the individuals accessing the service.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service, you will be developing the Immunology and Allergy Psychology Service. You will develop standard operating procedures, based on the best evidence available and after thorough assessment of the needs of the service, its staff, service users, and their loved ones.
You will support the expansion of the service, including Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologists and Undergraduate Students. This fixed term post provides the opportunity to collect relevant data and experience to support a business case for permanent funding of the role, you will lead the drive for securing this position.
Developing a psychologically informed workforce is a priority for the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service. You will lead on training, consultation, reflective practice and facilitating team formulations, to embed clinical psychology within the service. You will offer consultation to support staff to meet the needs of individuals with the most complex psychological needs. Where appropriate, you will liaise with external agencies to provide the best possible care for the individuals accessing the service.
A job plan will support you to maintain a balance of direct clinical work, systemic working with the team, administrative duties, and professional development. You will have regular clinical supervision and line management. You can rely on a supportive network of local psychologists working in clinical health psychology at UHPT and will be encouraged to connect with other psychologists working nationally in immunology services. You will lead on developing our relationship with the local universities for teaching and trainee placements as well as developing research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service, you will be developing the Immunology and Allergy Psychology Service. You will develop standard operating procedures, based on the best evidence available and after thorough assessment of the needs of the service, its staff, service users, and their loved ones.
You will support the expansion of the service, including Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologists and Undergraduate Students. This fixed term post provides the opportunity to collect relevant data and experience to support a business case for permanent funding of the role, you will lead the drive for securing this position.
Developing a psychologically informed workforce is a priority for the Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service. You will lead on training, consultation, reflective practice and facilitating team formulations, to embed clinical psychology within the service. You will offer consultation to support staff to meet the needs of individuals with the most complex psychological needs. Where appropriate, you will liaise with external agencies to provide the best possible care for the individuals accessing the service.
A job plan will support you to maintain a balance of direct clinical work, systemic working with the team, administrative duties, and professional development. You will have regular clinical supervision and line management. You can rely on a supportive network of local psychologists working in clinical health psychology at UHPT and will be encouraged to connect with other psychologists working nationally in immunology services. You will lead on developing our relationship with the local universities for teaching and trainee placements as well as developing research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
- Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Post-qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to clinical health psychology.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge of the policy and legislative context of clinical psychologists working in physical health settings.
- Understanding of clinical health psychology assessments and contribution to decision making around physical healthcare and treatment.
Desirable
- Clinical demonstrable experience working with people with chronic health conditions or during end-of-life care.
Aptitude & Ability
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the organisation.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking leadership roles within a large clinical setting's clinical psychology services and contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi -disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work well in a busy environment.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and processing emotionally distressing information, seeking support as required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for a variety of audiences.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance to support and maintain clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
- Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Post-qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to clinical health psychology.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge of the policy and legislative context of clinical psychologists working in physical health settings.
- Understanding of clinical health psychology assessments and contribution to decision making around physical healthcare and treatment.
Desirable
- Clinical demonstrable experience working with people with chronic health conditions or during end-of-life care.
Aptitude & Ability
Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the organisation.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in undertaking leadership roles within a large clinical setting's clinical psychology services and contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi -disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work well in a busy environment.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and processing emotionally distressing information, seeking support as required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for a variety of audiences.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance to support and maintain clinical practice.
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).
