Job summary
Are you
someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health
and learning disability trusts?
Would you
like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people
under the Renal Medicine team?
We are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join our Clinical Health
Psychology and Neuropsychology Service.
This particular post is linked to the Renal Medicine team based at the Royal
Devon University Hospital (RDUH), in Exeter.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18th March 2025.
If you would like to speak to anyone about this role please contact:
Rachael Carrick - Email:rcarrick@nhs.net or Tel:01392 676378
Amanda Carter - Email: amanda.carter18@nhs.net or Tel 01392 676376
Main duties of the job
The role is
dynamic and challenging. The post holder would work closely with the Renal Service
including another Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Specialists and Specialist
Nurses. They will also be part of the
wider Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology services to the RDUH
Hospital both in Exeter and North Devon sites. There is a strong commitment across the Devon
Partnership NHS Trust and the RDUH to develop integrated services for patients
with acute and long term conditions. We enjoy strong working links between our
IAPT long term conditions service (Talking health), and liaison psychiatry
services that are leading to integrated developments in service provision
across the hospital.
We have good links with the University of
Exeter Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training course for whom we provide
clinical placements and where opportunities for clinical research and teaching
exist.
The post involves working alongside the other
psychologist in the renal service to deliver assessments and individual
psychological therapies for people at every stage of renal ill-health. The
psychology team is embedded within all aspects of the Renal Service. You will have the opportunity to contribute
to MDT meetings, department referral allocation meetings, work with other
professionals and be involved in delivering group interventions.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The principle purpose of the job is to
improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people who attend Renal
Services at the Royal Devon University Hospital (RDUH).
This will be achieved in this post by-
1. Supporting the systematic provision of a
high quality psychological service in specialist fields of practice, across
identified locality area, as a key component of integrated mental/physical
health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust and the Acute
Trust.
2. To carry out specialist psychological
assessments with donors and recipients with regard to kidney transplants.
3.
Carrying a specialist caseload of clients for assessment and
intervention, and providing advice and consultancy to patients, family
members, carers and professionals.
4.
The post holder will be supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist
within the Renal service and the wider Clinical Health and Neuropsychology
Service. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of
others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this
client group
5.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and support the
systematic governance of psychological practice within the health teams and services
they will work with.
6.
The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical
supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice
Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate
designated Professional Body
Please see full details of job description and person specficiation in the uploaded file
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The principle purpose of the job is to
improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people who attend Renal
Services at the Royal Devon University Hospital (RDUH).
This will be achieved in this post by-
1. Supporting the systematic provision of a
high quality psychological service in specialist fields of practice, across
identified locality area, as a key component of integrated mental/physical
health and wellbeing services across Devon Partnership NHS Trust and the Acute
Trust.
2. To carry out specialist psychological
assessments with donors and recipients with regard to kidney transplants.
3.
Carrying a specialist caseload of clients for assessment and
intervention, and providing advice and consultancy to patients, family
members, carers and professionals.
4.
The post holder will be supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist
within the Renal service and the wider Clinical Health and Neuropsychology
Service. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of
others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this
client group
5.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and support the
systematic governance of psychological practice within the health teams and services
they will work with.
6.
The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical
supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice
Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate
designated Professional Body
Please see full details of job description and person specficiation in the uploaded file
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
- Registered with HCPC.
Desirable
- Further training in related area
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative within a service consisting of a network of teams.
- Ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
- Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.
Desirable
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex trauma and with systems working around people who have experienced trauma.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society.
- Registered with HCPC.
Desirable
- Further training in related area
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative within a service consisting of a network of teams.
- Ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
- Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.
Desirable
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Desirable
- Experience of working with complex trauma and with systems working around people who have experienced trauma.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
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.
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.
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology Services
Church Lane, Heavitree
Exeter
EX2 5DY
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
