Job summary
The post holder will join a highly specialist and motivated multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SATH) Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU).
The post holder will have expertise in working psychologically within physical health care settings, as well as within a wider clinical context. There will be a leadership component, with experience required in clinical assessment, interventions and signposting, as well as managing caseloads, risk assessment/management and individual/group psychology programmes, within a timely and professional manner. The post holder will form a key function in providing consultation, liaison and support to other ITU team members, including consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff, AHPs, and non- clinical staff, as well as providing training and education as required.
Main duties of the job
An emphasis with be on the clinical assessment and treatment of patients at high risk of psychological distress and difficulties as a consequence of the incident that brought them into ITU services and their experiences whilst receiving these services. This includes patients who may be experiencing mental health difficulties for the first time and those with a pre-existing history of such difficulties. There will also be a need to work with patients' families experiencing PTSD, depression and anxiety as a consequence of their experiences. The post holder will also provide support, consultation and advice to staff working in the units.
About us
The Princess Royal Hospital currently has 11 physical bed spaces across Critical Care that can be used flexibly to accommodate level 2 and level 3 patients to a dependency of 6.0. The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has 14 physical Critical Care beds. These can be used flexibly to accommodate level 2 and level 3 patients to a dependency of 8.0.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.Full details of HTP can be viewed on theHospital Transformation Programme Webpage
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- oHCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
Desirable
- oRegistration with BPS or ACP
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience of Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups including both child and adult, with a range of clinical severity across care settings.
- oExperience of working with children and adults with complex co-morbid physical and mental health needs
- oExperience of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with risk issues and range of complex psychological and physical health problems
- oLiaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
- oTeaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.
- oExperienced in delivering supervision to psychology and non-psychology staff
- oExperience in providing consultation to non-psychology staff including medical professionals.
- oLead in quality and service improvement initiatives.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within an acute hospital care setting
- oLead and development of research projects
- oExperience of management of professional staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oHighly developed knowledge and skills in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviour
- oKnowledge of Governance, Audit and Research Methodology and Risk Management within the NHS
- oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- oHCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- oTrained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
Desirable
- oRegistration with BPS or ACP
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience of Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups including both child and adult, with a range of clinical severity across care settings.
- oExperience of working with children and adults with complex co-morbid physical and mental health needs
- oExperience of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with risk issues and range of complex psychological and physical health problems
- oLiaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
- oTeaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.
- oExperienced in delivering supervision to psychology and non-psychology staff
- oExperience in providing consultation to non-psychology staff including medical professionals.
- oLead in quality and service improvement initiatives.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within an acute hospital care setting
- oLead and development of research projects
- oExperience of management of professional staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oHighly developed knowledge and skills in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviour
- oKnowledge of Governance, Audit and Research Methodology and Risk Management within the NHS
- oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for 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).
