Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practitioner Psychologist with an advanced knowledge of scientific research to join the Women's and Children's Division at UHBW.
This is a leadership role for psychological research within the Trust on behalf of the newly commissioned Children and Young People's Gender Service (South West) (CYPGS) and Psychological Health Services (PHS). The post-holder will work closely with the Research Director for CYPGS and PHS, Clinical Director of CYPGS, Head of PHS, and consultant and practitioner psychologists to provide expert psychological research knowledge and skills across the organisation and deliver education and training to a range of healthcare professionals.
This role will provide direct, advanced clinical research practice, which is critical to identify key practice problems and relate to patients across their lifespan and their needs, with a view to improving clinical practice and service delivery at UHBW. The post-holder will be expected to work collaboratively across organisational, geographical and professional boundaries, using advanced knowledge and skills to deliver, shape and develop scientific psychological research, Quality Improvement and audit. Management of senior research posts and oversight of multiple research and QI projects and research governance processes are key responsibilities of this post.
Main duties of the job
o To provide a lead role in the conduct of psychological research within the Trust on behalf of the Children and Young People's Gender Service (CYPGS) and Psychological Health Services (PHS).o To provide expert psychological research knowledge and skills across the organisation within the designated focus of the role.o To spend at least 20% of their time in direct clinical practice working with patients and carers.o To provide consultancy to psychologist and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds including wider health professionals, research students, and managers, in research to the designated focus research, audit, and writing publicationso To provide professional leadership in a way that inspires colleagues, improves clinical standards and quality and develops professional practice within psychology.o To provide a significant level of education and development of psychologists in relation to development of research skills and writing for publicationo To develop and influence practice development guidelines and clinical policies, ensuring that all staff provide high quality, effective and evidence-based care and that evidence in integrated into practice to deliver 'best care'.o To collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and influence policies at regional and national level and to establish strong research collaborations with other institutions both nationally and internationally.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for details of the main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for details of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Post Graduate qualification in specific care/competencies of working within specialist
- Doctoral level research award in relevant health related topic area
- First degree in Psychology (GBR)
- High Level teaching and assessment qualification (PGDE)
- PhD/Doctoral Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in methods of scientific research and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of UK and European Clinical research laws, regulations and standards for clinical trials
- Knowledge of Trust's quality targets/clinical indicators and clinical governance
- Knowledge of REF and other HEI targets
- Advanced knowledge of ethical aspects of research
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in specialist area at a high psychologist level (Band 7 and above)
- Academic experience in lecturing and post-graduate (research) student supervision
- Experience of developing and leading own research projects through to completion and publication
- Nationally recognised key speaker and expert in the field
- Publication in peer reviewed journals (in the last 3 years)
- Significant knowledge of national policy in relation to the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of ethical review of research
- Organising and recruitment of funded PhD studentships
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of computer software for statistical analysis, spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft applications
- Knowledge and skills in conducting high quality clinical audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge in writing for publication
- Advanced knowledge of teaching, learning, and academic student supervision
- Knowledge and skills in conducting high quality clinical audit and service evaluation
- Successful in acquiring external research funding
- Experience in writing research grants
- Experience in working collaboratively with other health workers and academic staff on projects at both national, European, and international levels
- Evidence of a high number of papers/posters presented at national and international conferences
- Experience in academic research supervisions from BA to MPhil/doctoral level
- Experience supervising non-psychologists in research projects
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge in leading and organising scientific meetings both nationally and on a European level
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised
- Ability to motivate, support, and lead others
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching and networking skills
- Total commitment to the pursuit of high quality clinically focused scientific nursing/AHP research
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact with all disciplines on a scientific level
- A high attention to detail and the setting of high standards for your personal work
- Exhibits professional character, attitude, and appearance at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Post Graduate qualification in specific care/competencies of working within specialist
- Doctoral level research award in relevant health related topic area
- First degree in Psychology (GBR)
- High Level teaching and assessment qualification (PGDE)
- PhD/Doctoral Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge in methods of scientific research and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of UK and European Clinical research laws, regulations and standards for clinical trials
- Knowledge of Trust's quality targets/clinical indicators and clinical governance
- Knowledge of REF and other HEI targets
- Advanced knowledge of ethical aspects of research
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in specialist area at a high psychologist level (Band 7 and above)
- Academic experience in lecturing and post-graduate (research) student supervision
- Experience of developing and leading own research projects through to completion and publication
- Nationally recognised key speaker and expert in the field
- Publication in peer reviewed journals (in the last 3 years)
- Significant knowledge of national policy in relation to the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of ethical review of research
- Organising and recruitment of funded PhD studentships
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of computer software for statistical analysis, spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft applications
- Knowledge and skills in conducting high quality clinical audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge in writing for publication
- Advanced knowledge of teaching, learning, and academic student supervision
- Knowledge and skills in conducting high quality clinical audit and service evaluation
- Successful in acquiring external research funding
- Experience in writing research grants
- Experience in working collaboratively with other health workers and academic staff on projects at both national, European, and international levels
- Evidence of a high number of papers/posters presented at national and international conferences
- Experience in academic research supervisions from BA to MPhil/doctoral level
- Experience supervising non-psychologists in research projects
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge in leading and organising scientific meetings both nationally and on a European level
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised
- Ability to motivate, support, and lead others
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching and networking skills
- Total commitment to the pursuit of high quality clinically focused scientific nursing/AHP research
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to interact with all disciplines on a scientific level
- A high attention to detail and the setting of high standards for your personal work
- Exhibits professional character, attitude, and appearance at all times
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).
