Job summary
12 Month Fixed Term - Band 7 - 8b Psychologist (depending on experience and skills)
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified clinical psychologist (registered with the HCPC) to join the GI team within the department of Clinical Health Psychology Department at Salford Royal Hospital. The post is for 0.8 WTE. The post holder will provide psychological input to patients primarily with chronic GI conditions. An understanding of medical compliance issues and psychological adjustment to invasive medical procedures would be helpful.
Main duties of the job
Patients with chronic gastro/intestinal disorders, particular those with nutritional challenges, and patients with non-specific chronic abdominal pain. An interest in the psychological perspectives and challenges of GI conditions, such as, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel conditions, and the associated impact of treatments and surgical interventions would be advantageous
A key requirement will be to offer expertise in this field of Clinical Psychology to a multi-disciplinary team. Supervision/line management. Team working will also be integral to the role, including involvement in MDT meetings and regular liaison and joint working with professional colleagues to support of the wider medicals teams in relation to psychological aspects of care.
A commitment to provision of evidence-based health care is essential. An understanding of the psychological factors influencing physical health and delivery of health care would be desirable
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 betterwork-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://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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
Essential
- The post holder must be able to satisfy the criteria for HCPC Registration for the advertised role.
- BSc Psychology ( or equivalent recognised by BPS) and post-graduate doctorate training or statement of equivalence from BPS
- Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology
Skills and experience
Essential
- An interest in working with people with a variety of health conditions
- Evidence of an understanding of the required skills to formulate and appropriately design an intervention for individuals with chronic health conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Clinical Heath Psychology Services (including placement as a trainee)
- Training in approaches particularly valuable in health settings, such as, ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, including group based approaches where appropriate
- Research experience or further doctoral training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be able to satisfy the criteria for HCPC Registration for the advertised role.
- BSc Psychology ( or equivalent recognised by BPS) and post-graduate doctorate training or statement of equivalence from BPS
- Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology
Skills and experience
Essential
- An interest in working with people with a variety of health conditions
- Evidence of an understanding of the required skills to formulate and appropriately design an intervention for individuals with chronic health conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Clinical Heath Psychology Services (including placement as a trainee)
- Training in approaches particularly valuable in health settings, such as, ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, including group based approaches where appropriate
- Research experience or further doctoral training
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).