Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term, full-time, maternity cover post as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist within the UCLH Adult Cancer & Haematology Psychology & Psychotherapy Services. This is a 12 month maternity cover post within a large, established, friendly and innovative team of psychologists and psychotherapists working primarily across oncology and cancer services. Psychology provision is an integral part of UCLH's world-class highly specialist multidisciplinary services: the Trust's oncology, haematology and cancer care are at the forefront of specialist health care in the UK and internationally.We are looking for a motivated, skilled and enthusiastic clinician who has clinical health psychology experience and a particular interest in the opportunity to work as part of a variety of multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams. The post involves providing inpatient, outpatient and group psychology input to adults with a cancer diagnosis, with a particular focus on work with people living with a range of oncology diagnoses. There will also be an opportunity to provide consultation, supervision, reflective practice and training of non-psychologists within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This clinical/counselling psychologist role will involve inpatient and outpatient psychological work with individuals and groups with an oncology or cancer diagnosis. The majority of this role will be on-site and will involve psychological work with people living with a range of oncology diagnoses. Alongside direct clinical work, the postholder will be involved in consultation, supervision, training, audit and leadership work and will be expected to regularly attend multidisciplinary and treatment planning meetings. This role and the associated work will be primarily based on-site in the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, UCH at Westmoreland Street, the Grafton Way Building, and University College Hospital.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology including two or more distinct psychological therapies
- oAccredited by the BPS and HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- oSpecialist training and experience in the field of clinical health psychology
- oKnowledge and experience of time-limited NHS psychology services
Desirable
- oBABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- oAFT accreditation in systemic, couple and family work
- oSpecialist training and experience in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in the assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies
- oExperience of working with people living with serious and long-term physical health problems
- oExperience of working in acute health care settings
- oEvidence of NHS multidisciplinary teamwork
- oExperience of supervised psychological practice in time limited NHS settings
- oExperience of using risk and mental health screening to inform clinical practice
- oExperience of using and communicating advanced psychological formulations
- oExperience of using routine outcome monitoring for the purposes of service evaluation
- oExperience of the application of clinical and counselling psychology in different cultural contexts
- oExperience of working within a multicultural framework
- oExperience of working with individuals, couples and families to facilitate psychological support
Desirable
- oExperience of working in cancer, oncology and non-malignant haematology IP and OP services
- oExperience of working with interpreters
- oExperience of providing psychological treatment for people who are socially disadvantaged
- oExperience of facilitating groups
- oExperience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- oSkills in providing consultation to other professional groups working in acute care
- oEvidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC / BABCP/ UKCP
- oAn ability to work effectively, efficiently and independently to manage high clinical caseloads in a safe and effective manner
- oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive work
- oAbility to work creatively, cooperatively, reliably and consistently both independently and in multidisciplinary team settings
- oAdvanced skills in IT
- oAbility to undertake audit and evaluation
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised group and individual psychological therapies including advanced level training in CBT, IPT, ACT, CFT, systemic therapy
- oKnowledge of the literature concerning common psychological issues in oncology, cancer and non-malignant haematology patient groups
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oExperience of presenting complex, difficult and sensitive information to patients and colleagues
- oWell-developed ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- oEnthusiastic about working directly with people with serious health problems alongside a diverse programme of supportive care from a range of professional disciplines.
- oHighly motivated with good communication skills, psychological insight and a warm empathic manner
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- oA detailed understanding of staff responsibilities and an ongoing commitment to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the NHS
- oKnowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology including two or more distinct psychological therapies
- oAccredited by the BPS and HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
- oSpecialist training and experience in the field of clinical health psychology
- oKnowledge and experience of time-limited NHS psychology services
Desirable
- oBABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- oAFT accreditation in systemic, couple and family work
- oSpecialist training and experience in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in the assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies
- oExperience of working with people living with serious and long-term physical health problems
- oExperience of working in acute health care settings
- oEvidence of NHS multidisciplinary teamwork
- oExperience of supervised psychological practice in time limited NHS settings
- oExperience of using risk and mental health screening to inform clinical practice
- oExperience of using and communicating advanced psychological formulations
- oExperience of using routine outcome monitoring for the purposes of service evaluation
- oExperience of the application of clinical and counselling psychology in different cultural contexts
- oExperience of working within a multicultural framework
- oExperience of working with individuals, couples and families to facilitate psychological support
Desirable
- oExperience of working in cancer, oncology and non-malignant haematology IP and OP services
- oExperience of working with interpreters
- oExperience of providing psychological treatment for people who are socially disadvantaged
- oExperience of facilitating groups
- oExperience of teaching, training, supervision and consultation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oSkilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- oSkills in providing consultation to other professional groups working in acute care
- oEvidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC / BABCP/ UKCP
- oAn ability to work effectively, efficiently and independently to manage high clinical caseloads in a safe and effective manner
- oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive work
- oAbility to work creatively, cooperatively, reliably and consistently both independently and in multidisciplinary team settings
- oAdvanced skills in IT
- oAbility to undertake audit and evaluation
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised group and individual psychological therapies including advanced level training in CBT, IPT, ACT, CFT, systemic therapy
- oKnowledge of the literature concerning common psychological issues in oncology, cancer and non-malignant haematology patient groups
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oExperience of presenting complex, difficult and sensitive information to patients and colleagues
- oWell-developed ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- oEnthusiastic about working directly with people with serious health problems alongside a diverse programme of supportive care from a range of professional disciplines.
- oHighly motivated with good communication skills, psychological insight and a warm empathic manner
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- oA detailed understanding of staff responsibilities and an ongoing commitment to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the NHS
- oKnowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
