Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the cancer psychological service for a motivated and skilled assistant psychologist. The role will offer the opportunity for development in a range of skills and competencies supported by a friendly and expanding team within the Psychological Services department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a capacity to maintain a compassionate approach to patients and staff in the face of significant distress. We are looking for someone who is proactive with a good range of communication, IT and organisational skills to assist in the development of the cancer psychological service.
The post will be managed within the wider Department of Psychological Services, which is a rapidly expanding and forward thinking team of psychologists and psychological therapists. The post will be supported with regular supervision from experienced qualified clinicians, access to peer support and professional development opportunities.
The proposed interview date will be Thursday 15 August 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to high-quality patient care in a cancer psychology setting, offering psychological support individually and in group settings under thesupervisionof a clinical psychologist. They will work alongside clinical nurse specialist teams, be involved in developing and co-facilitating training and participate in research and audit activities.
There will be opportunities for delivering training to other staff as guided by a supervisor, ensuring compliance with record-keeping guidelines, and engaging in service-related research under supervision. Additionally, they will work within the code of ethics and professional practice guidelines, keeping abreast of developments in clinical psychology.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will actively contribute to high quality patient care within the cancer psychological service. This will include direct contact with patient to deliver psychological information and low-level interventions on a one-to-one basis and within group settings, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
The post holder will have opportunity to be actively involved in service development and have a role in innovative projects to guide future initiatives within the service.
The post holder may give specialist advice, and provide training and teaching for different audiences, under the direction of a clinical psychologist and will be responsible for maintaining agreed standards, including record keeping.
The post holder will follow Trust and departmental policies, and comment on proposals when required. They will keep up to date with service and professional policies, procedures and standards.
The post holder will participate in service related research as guided by their supervisor. Under the guidance of a clinical psychologist, they will prepare, carry out and write up relevant research or audit projects, independently or jointly with other professionals.
The post holder will maintain and store all patient records according to Trust and professional guidelines. They will securely process and store private and sensitive information, write clear and concise clinical notes, and contribute to reports when required for different audiences (e.g. patients, carers, staff, professionals).The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and care of the resources within their clinical services.The post holder will work within the code of ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the British Psychological Society, as well as the policies, professional framework and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Trust, under the guidance of weekly clinical supervision. The post holder will also keep up to date with developments in clinical psychology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will actively contribute to high quality patient care within the cancer psychological service. This will include direct contact with patient to deliver psychological information and low-level interventions on a one-to-one basis and within group settings, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
The post holder will have opportunity to be actively involved in service development and have a role in innovative projects to guide future initiatives within the service.
The post holder may give specialist advice, and provide training and teaching for different audiences, under the direction of a clinical psychologist and will be responsible for maintaining agreed standards, including record keeping.
The post holder will follow Trust and departmental policies, and comment on proposals when required. They will keep up to date with service and professional policies, procedures and standards.
The post holder will participate in service related research as guided by their supervisor. Under the guidance of a clinical psychologist, they will prepare, carry out and write up relevant research or audit projects, independently or jointly with other professionals.
The post holder will maintain and store all patient records according to Trust and professional guidelines. They will securely process and store private and sensitive information, write clear and concise clinical notes, and contribute to reports when required for different audiences (e.g. patients, carers, staff, professionals).The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and care of the resources within their clinical services.The post holder will work within the code of ethics and the relevant professional practice guidelines of the British Psychological Society, as well as the policies, professional framework and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Trust, under the guidance of weekly clinical supervision. The post holder will also keep up to date with developments in clinical psychology.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) 2:1 or above in Psychology
Desirable
- Graduate membership of the BPS or ACP
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical setting alongside psychological therapists or other mental health professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with long term health conditions
- Experience of using CBT, ACT or CFT informed ideas for individual based therapy
- Experience of working with behaviours that can present as challenging to services
- Knowledge of risk assessment procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in the following areas: communication, teaching/ presenting, clinical assessment
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations
- Experience of working within team environments
Desirable
- Experience of planning and co-facilitating therapeutic groups
- Research experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Ability to manage own work timetable
- Ability to positively participate in supervision
- Ability to manage stress generated by work and reflect on these processes
- Well motivated to develop clinical and academic skills with evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations, with competency in the use of Microsoft office
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena and interest in models of service delivery
- Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and within an acute healthcare environment
Desirable
- Relevant additional training e.g. health related training
- Experience of working within a stressful environment
- Experience of using electronic databases e.g. Lorenzo
- Previous NHS experience
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) 2:1 or above in Psychology
Desirable
- Graduate membership of the BPS or ACP
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical setting alongside psychological therapists or other mental health professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with long term health conditions
- Experience of using CBT, ACT or CFT informed ideas for individual based therapy
- Experience of working with behaviours that can present as challenging to services
- Knowledge of risk assessment procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in the following areas: communication, teaching/ presenting, clinical assessment
- Ability to resolve difficult interpersonal situations
- Experience of working within team environments
Desirable
- Experience of planning and co-facilitating therapeutic groups
- Research experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice
Special Attributes and Other
Essential
- Ability to manage own work timetable
- Ability to positively participate in supervision
- Ability to manage stress generated by work and reflect on these processes
- Well motivated to develop clinical and academic skills with evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations, with competency in the use of Microsoft office
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena and interest in models of service delivery
- Ability to work flexibly within an MDT and within an acute healthcare environment
Desirable
- Relevant additional training e.g. health related training
- Experience of working within a stressful environment
- Experience of using electronic databases e.g. Lorenzo
- Previous NHS experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
