Job summary
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work as a Consultant Applied Psychologist and fully embedded member of the Intestinal Failure (IF) multidisciplinary Service based at the Northern IF Reference Centre (Salford Royal Hospital). The postholder will be expected to provide professional leadership to the IF Psychology team based in the IF Service, as well as professionally manage and lead the wider Gastro-Intestinal Psychology Service based in the wider Clinical Health Psychology department. Clinically, the postholder will carry a small clinical caseload comprising both IF inpatient and outpatient work. There is also expectation the postholder will provide consultation to the wider IF service, (medical, surgical, nursing and allied health professionals), as well as be involved in research and represent IF Psychology on a national stage through regular conferences and training events.
The post holds permanent 8C funding at 28 hours, with additional, temporary 7.5 hours in-situ currently until September 2024.
Main duties of the job
To lead, manage and develop the systematic provision of a highly specialist Clinical Health Psychology Service and to operationally manage and professionally lead the Gastro-Intestinal Psychology Service, incorporating the highly specialist Intestinal Failure Unit, and other relevant Gastro services based within Salford Care Organisation. To work autonomously within models of best practice and professional guidelines, exercising lead responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within these services, including teaching and training of clinical psychology and other staff within the multi-disciplinary team. To lead psychological R&D activity and lead responsibility for policy and service development in relation to psychological provision; to propose and implement service development(s) within these services.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychologist (eligibility for registration with BPS and relevant therapy body e.g. BABCP and HCPC)
- Post-graduate training and learning in a specific area of specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
- Clin.Psy.D Doctorate Qualification in Clinical Psychology / Equiv
Desirable
- Post Doctorate Qualification in a Mental Health Therapeutic Skill
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and line managing clinical staff.
- 5 years post qualification experience in adult mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Occupational Health services.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Clinical Psychologist (eligibility for registration with BPS and relevant therapy body e.g. BABCP and HCPC)
- Post-graduate training and learning in a specific area of specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
- Clin.Psy.D Doctorate Qualification in Clinical Psychology / Equiv
Desirable
- Post Doctorate Qualification in a Mental Health Therapeutic Skill
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising and line managing clinical staff.
- 5 years post qualification experience in adult mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Occupational Health services.
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).